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

City of Cold Lake, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: 675-PL-20, Business License Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of December 20, 2024).

Business licences & permits — Cold Lake, Alberta

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

675-PL-20, Business License Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of December 20, 2024) adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 4.1
who must license	Any person carrying on a business in the City, unless exempted by legislation or this bylaw.	s. 4.1
fee	Schedule 'A': 2024 Annual: Type 1 $100, Type 2 $150, 3a $200, 3b $500. 2025 Annual: Type 1 $105, Type 2 $155, 3a $205, 3b $515.	Schedule "A"
renewal	Annual, expires December 31st at midnight for all licences excluding daily, weekly, and seasonal licences.	s. 12.1

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Requires businesses operating in Cold Lake to obtain a licence; sets licence classes, fees, and conditions for operating businesses.