Starting & Funding a Business in the Yukon β Directory of Resources & Support
Thinking about starting a business in the Yukon?
This page brings together key resources to help you explore business ideas, understand the steps to get started, and find funding support from public, non-profit, and private sector organizations.
Use this hub as your starting point for launching and growing a business in the Yukon!
Business Ideas for Yukon Entrepreneurs
Explore business ideas that match the Yukonβs economy, industries, and market trends. These resources can help you identify opportunities and choose a business that fits your goals and the local demand.
Starting a Business in the Yukon
Learn the key steps to starting a business in the Yukon, from planning and structuring your company to handling legal and financial basics. These guides walk you through what to expect.
- Yukon Small Business Guide
- How to Start a Business in the Yukon
- How to Register a Business in the Yukon
- How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in the Yukon
- How to Incorporate in the Yukon
Business Funding in the Yukon
Discover the types of funding available to entrepreneurs in Yukon, including grants, loans, tax credits, and investment opportunities.
Each category below links to a guide that explains where to find support and how to apply:
Grants
Find non-repayable funding options available to startups and small businesses in the Yukon in our guide to Yukon business grants.
Government Loans
Loan programs supported or delivered by the government often offer lower interest rates and/or flexible terms for small businesses. Explore our guide to Canadian government business loans.
Wage Subsidies
Reduce your hiring costs in the Yukon through government-supported subsidy programs. We have a guide to wage subsidies in Canada supported by the federal and provincial/territorial governments.
Tax Credits
Tax credits can lower your tax burden based on your business activities. Check out the current federal and provincial business tax credits in Canada.
Equity Investments
Many startups and high-growth businesses can obtain equity financing from incubators, private investors, or government equity investment programs. Learn more about equity financing in Canada.
Business Funding Organizations in the Yukon
Browse organizations across the public, non-profit, and private sectors that provide business funding in the Yukon. These links connect you directly to their funding programs and services.
(For a complete guide to the types of funding available to entrepreneurs, read our Canada Business Funding guide.)
Public Sector Funding Organizations
Federal Government Funding Organizations
Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)
Provincial Government Funding Organizations
Provincial Government Ministries
- Department of Tourism and Culture
- Department of Economic Development
- Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
- Department of Finance
- Department of Education
Provincial Government Crown Corporations
Provincial Business Development Organizations
Sector-Specific Organizations
- Yukon Agriculture Branch
- Yukon Fish and Wildlife Branch
- Yukon Workforce Development
- Arts Advisory Council (Yukon)
Utility Company
Municipal Government Funding Organizations
Municipal Economic Development Office
Municipal Sector-Specific Organization
University-Affiliated Funding Organizations
Entrepreneurship Centre
Non-Profit Sector Funding Organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Cooperative Non-Profits