Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

City of Chestermere, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Bylaw 027-16 – Business License Bylaw.

Business licences & permits — Chestermere, Alberta

City of Chestermere has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw 027-16 – Business License Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 4(a)
who must license	Any Business or person Conducting Business within or partly within the City unless exempt under Section 5 or provincial/federal legislation.	s. 4(a)
fee	Schedule A: Commercial Premise $40.00 Annual, $150.00 After July 1; Major Home Business $100.00; Minor Home Business $50.00.	Schedule A
renewal	Valid from the date on which it was issued until 11:59 pm of December 31st that year	s. 8(a)

scout note

Requires licensing of all businesses operating in the City of Chestermere; first and second reading December 5, 2016.