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This form should only be used for inquiries related to opening or conducting business in Nova Scotia. General public inquiries may be directed to the Province’s Public Enquiries Contact Form https://beta.novascotia.ca/public-enquiries
Complete the form below and a Business Navigator will contact you within three (3) business days. Business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Business Navigators are here to help you with: ✔ Starting and registering a business ✔ Determining what permits and licenses are required to operate a business ✔ Understanding inspection requirements ✔ Finding resources to assist with financing/funding, taxes, and staffing You can also call 1-833-734-1300 or email biznav@novascotia.ca for assistance, or visit http://www.novascotia.ca/businessnavigators for more information.
The purpose for collection and use of your personal information (name, phone number and email) are to direct your inquiry to one of the Business Navigators at the Office of Regulatory Affairs & Service Effectiveness for response. This personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will not be collected, used, or disclosed for any other purpose. This form includes open-text fields, please ensure that you do not include personal information other than your own..If you have any questions about how your personal information is being handled through this initiative, you may contact the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness at 902-424-1513 or biznav@novascotia.ca.