Business License
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Parent Category: Finance & Administration
Pursuant to
Business License Bylaw 842, 2012 , “No person shall engage in or operate within or partly within the Municipality any business described within this bylaw or any non-resident business unless that person holds a business license authorizing the engagement in or operation of that business and having paid to the municipality the fee as per the Fees and Charges Bylaw #855, 2012."
Business shall mean any trade, profession, occupation, industry, employment or calling carried on for the purpose of profit or gain and invoicing for goods and services; and any activity providing goods and/or services whether or not for profit and however organized or formed, including a co-operative or association of persons.
Business License Application form.
A licensee shall apply to the Licensing Inspector for an amendment to the license if there is a change in:
(a) The Business Premises;
(b) The owner of the Business;
(c) The contact information of the Business;
(d) The Business name;
(e) The type of Business carried on;
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Development Permit may be required prior to receiving a business license license or to approve a change in the type of business being carried on.
Please contact the municipal office with all business license inquiries.
Exemptions:
• Charitable or Non-Profit Organizations
• A business that is carried on or operated by the Government of Alberta, Canada, or the Municipality
• Foster Homes as interpreted and administered under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act of Alberta
• Day Home Care for Children
• Home Catalogue Representatives
• The operator of a stall within a Farmer’s Market
• Any proprietor that is exempt under Provincial or Federal legislation
• Auctioneers (some exceptions apply – see bylaw)
• Craft Sales and Garage Sales that are held at any location a maximum four (4) times per year for a maximum of two (2) consecutive days
Alberta Southwest Regional Business License Resident businesses holding a valid business license with the Municipality may purchase a regional business license
MMERI Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance. The purchase of a Regional Business Licence does not preclude the Business’s obligation to purchase a local business license in each Member Municipality in which it has a storefront or physical presence.
Fees:
The fees for a business license is as follows:
• Resident business (including home occupations): $100.00 per year
• Non-resident person: $360.00 per year
• Resident Day Rate: $50.00
• Non-resident Day Rate: $100.00
• Resident Hawkers/Peddlers/Mobile Vendors: $125 per year
• Non-Resident Hawkers/Peddlers/Mobile Vendors: $375 per year
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Regional Business Alliance - $80.00 per year
• Home Occupation Development Permit Fee: $200
The Business license year is January to December. Fees are pro-rated after October 1st at 50% of the regular annual fee.
Links:
Alberta Government Services, 780-310-0000
Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council, 1-877-979-8100
Alberta Health Services, 403-562-5030
Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission, 1-800-272-8876
Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance, 403-627-3373
CNP Chamber of Commerce, 1-888-562-7108
