Non-Profits
To be eligible for a fee exemption, applicants will be required to submit the following information:
- Name of the organization
- Purpose of the organization
- Organizational structure
- A Confirmation of registration, a charity registration number or other government authorization
- Description of the activities that will be undertaken within the City
See the Business Licence Bylaw to see if you qualify for an exemption.
Non-profits applying for an exemption are NOT able to apply and renew online at this time. Please contact us directly to apply or renew.
Health Professionals
A regulated members and businesses owned by regulated members under the Health Professions Act of the Legislature of Alberta are specifically exempt from municipal licensing with respect to the practice of their profession, if they can provide proof of:
- A certificate of registration from their health profession association
- A copy of their Trade Name Registration Statement or a Corporate Registry Search for their registered business
The operation of a business which is not required for the practice of a regulated profession is NOT exempt. (Ex. If a doctor or dentist were to operate a bakery or retail store, the bakery or the retail store would not be exempt from business licensing.)
Health professionals applying for an exemption are not able to apply and renew online. Please contact us by email, by mail, or by phone to apply or renew.
Please note: For statistical purposes, professionals operating in Fort Saskatchewan are encouraged to still obtain a Business Licence at no cost.
Professionals under POARA
Registered members of an association legislated under the Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act are specifically exempt from requiring a municipal Business Licence if they can provide proof of:
- A certificate of registration
- A copy of their Trade Name Registration Statement or a Corporate Registry Search for their registered business
The operation of a business which is not required for the practice of a regulated profession is NOT exempt. (Ex. If a Shorthand Reporter were to operate an auto repair shop, the auto repair shop would not be exempt from business licensing.)
Professionals under POARA applying for an exemption are not able to apply and renew online. Please contact us by email, by mail, or by phone to apply or renew.
Please note: For statistical purposes, professionals operating in Fort Saskatchewan are encouraged to still obtain a Business Licence at no cost.
