Financial Services in Toronto — Locating to Toronto

Toronto is one of the world’s great cities for business. Heralded as an international centre for commerce, research and innovation, and a major gateway to the globe’s most lucrative markets, Toronto is the location for your business investment. Whether it’s the competitive cost of doing business or an above-average return you can expect on your investment, Toronto is your best investment choice.

Global surveys consistently rank Toronto one of the best places to live, work and invest.

Toronto has it all. And, we will service your needs personally and quickly.

Doing Business in Toronto

This municipal government web site offers information on the various activities in the City as well as detailed industry and economic profiles.
www.toronto.ca/business

This overview of Canadian law has been prepared by Fasken Martineau and covers the legislative, legal and regulatory climate in Canada and its provinces as it relates to the banking and financial services sectors. It is designed to assist non-Canadians who may wish to do business with Canadians or to acquire or establish a business in Canada. Being an overview, however, it is not intended to be applied as legal advice in any particular situation.
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Toronto Business Cost Comparison Study

KPMG's Guide to International Business Costs shows that Toronto has lower overall business costs than 18 large U.S. cities, and nine of 10 large non-U.S. cities.
http://www.competitivealternatives.com/

Online Help for New Immigrants

The City has launched a web portal to help new and prospective immigrants find information they need to succeed as they arrive and settle in Toronto. The new immigration portal provides information about finding employment, starting a business, and using public transit and other City services. It also presents profiles of Toronto neighbourhoods, among other features.
www.toronto.ca/immigration

About Ontario

This website provides information for organizations or individuals contemplating a move to Ontario, location experts, investment advisors or anyone sourcing Ontario suppliers.
www.sse.gov.on.ca/medt/investinontario/en/Pages/default.aspx

Doing Business and Ontario Immigration

The site provides information for internationally trained professional and skilled workers.
www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/business/index.htm

Global Financial Centres Index 9 – March 2011

Z/Yen’s Global Financial Centres study ranks Toronto # 3 in North America and #10 Globally. Toronto is also profiled as one of the 8 “Global Leaders” based on the breadth and depth of its financial services activity and connections with other financial centres.
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