Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Onoway, Alberta, business licences & permits rules are set by 769-20 Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Fee: Resident $ 50.00, Non Resident $ 50.00, Accessory Home Occupation $ 50.00, Student N/C, Transient Trader/Hawker $ 50.00/day $250.00/week, Transfer Fee $ 25.00. Who must license: Any person carrying on or operating any business within or partly within the Town, unless specifically exempted.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| who must license | Any person carrying on or operating any business within or partly within the Town, unless specifically exempted. | s. 3.1 |
| fee | Resident $ 50.00, Non Resident $ 50.00, Accessory Home Occupation $ 50.00, Student N/C, Transient Trader/Hawker $ 50.00/day $250.00/week, Transfer Fee $ 25.00 | Schedule "A" |
| renewal | renewed by the 15' day of February of each year | s. 5.2 |
Requires and regulates business licences for commercial activities in Onoway.