Business licences & permits — Calgary, Alberta

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

In the City of Calgary, Alberta, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw 32M98, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Who must license: Businesses operating in Calgary.

Business Licence Bylaw 32M98 adopted bylaw
licence required yes you must have a licence.
who must license Businesses operating in Calgary. To operate a legal business in Calgary
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City of Calgary bylaw governing business licensing including short-term rental business licences; significantly amended in 2024 for STR regulations effective April 2025.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://www.calgary.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Business licences & permits across Alberta · Business licences & permits in other municipalities