Requires a City business licence for activities incl. contractors, auctioneers, direct sellers, pawnbrokers and pushcart/food vendors; annual fee $100 (resident)/$200 (non-resident), $10-$370/day for special events; food vendors need health-officer certification; liability insurance naming the City required.
Business licences & permits — Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
The City of Swift Current, Saskatchewan has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Licensing Bylaw No. 2-1997; Taxi Bylaw No. 17-2013; Temporary Sign Bylaw No. 1-2013, verified 2026-08-23.
Requires non-transferable City taxi business licences (office in commercial/industrial zone) and driver permits (criminal record check, driving record, Class 4 licence); caps at 30 regular taxicabs by population formula; fare $4 minimum plus $0.35/100m and $1/minute waiting.
Requires permits for portable ($10/month, min $25) and inflatable ($25) signs and commercial event signage ($25; free for community events); allows placement on private property with owner consent, boulevards with adjacent owner consent, or public property with City approval.