Advantages
There are many advantages to investing in St. John’s, here are just a few.
- We have a team across all levels of government and industry available to assist rapidly and seamlessly with your investment query or opportunity.
- St. John’s has a streamlined taxation system that is blended with the municipal property tax system.
- The International Airport (YYT) is within 10 minutes proximity to downtown commercial areas.
- Year round, sheltered, ice-free harbour.
- Class A office space and development ready industrial land.
- A time zone that allows for easier connections to customers and partners across Europe and North America. Newfoundland Standard Time UTC-3:30 hours.
- A city with outdoor pursuits on our doorstop which allows us to have an incredible work/life balance for your company/employees.
- City commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
- A compact, easy to navigate metropolitan area with all the advantages and amenities of a much larger city.
- Some of the most affordable residential property prices in Canada.
- Province’s capital city, metro population 225,000 (40% of province).
- Highly educated and talented workforce (72.4% of the workforce holds a post-secondary degree or certificate).