Nova Scotia is part of one of the world's foremost trading nations, with a long and distinguished history of foreign investment.

Nova Scotia is ideally suited for easy access to the Northeastern United States and Central Canada by air, rail and highway. 

Doing Business in Nova Scotia (PDF) has been prepared by Cox & Palmer, one of Halifax's premier legal services firms, to provide a brief overview of some issues that may be of interest to anyone considering investing or starting a business in Greater Halifax. It is intended to be a general survey of information only; anyone considering doing business in Nova Scotia should seek legal and other professional advice regarding the specifics of their situation.