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

City of Lethbridge, Alberta has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw 5658.

Business licences & permits — Lethbridge, Alberta

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

Business Licence Bylaw 5658 adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 3.01
who must license	Any person operating a business within the City, excluding public educational/institutional uses and Provincial exemptions.	s. 3.01; s. 3.02; s. 4.12
fee	Annual fee per Schedules A-P; e.g. Schedule A $193.00-$774.00; one-half fee if issued after June 30	s. 4.10; s. 4.11(1); Schedules A-P
renewal	Annual, terminates midnight December 31 of the year issued	s. 4.07; s. 4.10

scout note

Requires all businesses providing goods or services in Lethbridge to hold a valid business licence. In force January 1, 2011; consolidated November 16, 2020.