Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw 39-24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Fee: established annually by Council as per the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw. Who must license: Any person carrying on business within or partly within or partly without the Town unless exempt under section 5.
Business Licence Bylaw 39-24
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
who must license
Any person carrying on business within or partly within or partly without the Town unless exempt under section 5
s. 3.1; s. 5
fee
established annually by Council as per the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw
s. 8.1
renewal
terminate at midnight on the 31st day of December in the calendar year
s. 3.8
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for businesses operating within the Town of Okotoks.
Pawnbroker Bylaw 46-00
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
who must license
Pawnbrokers carrying on business in the Town of Okotoks
s. 3.1
scout note
Regulates pawnbroker businesses operating within the Town of Okotoks.