Business Licences
Due to new Provincial COVID-19 regulations, any paper copy applications and business licence submissions will be held for a minimum 4 days before being accepted. This will result in a delay of processing your application.
It is recommended that all Planning & Development applications be submitted electronically to fortplanning@fortsask.ca to avoid any delays and to respect the health and safety of City staff as we continue to provide services during this pandemic.
If you have any question, please call 780-992-6198.
The City's Business Licence Bylaw requires all businesses operating within our community to hold a valid Business Licence.
- A business license serves as a confirmation that a business complies with local laws and regulations.
- Licences are valid for up to one year, expiring on December 31st.
Business Licence Fees |
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Licences are valid for up to one year, expiring on December 31st. Fort Saskatchewan charges an annual fee for Business Licence. Fortunately, our fees are among the lowest in the province. The location of your business and the duration of your business activity will determine the required licence type. Prorated licence fees are available for NEW businesses.
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Apply for a Business Licence |
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Please Note: a Development Permit might be required for a Resident Business before obtaining a Business Licence. A Development Permit is written approval from the City that your business complies with the regulations of the Land Use Bylaw.
Non-Resident Businesses do not require a Development Permit. For more information on your Development Permit, contact Planning & Development. |
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Renew a Business Licence |
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Fee Exemptions
Non-profits, health professionals and professionals under POARA may apply for an exemption from business licence fees.
Non-Profits |
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To be eligible for a fee exemption, applicants will be required to submit the following information:
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. |
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Health Professionals |
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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:
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. *For statistical purposes, professionals operating in Fort Saskatchewan are encouraged to still obtain a Business Licence at no cost. |
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Professionals under POARA |
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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:
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. *For statistical purposes, professionals operating in Fort Saskatchewan are encouraged to still obtain a Business Licence at no cost.
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FAQs
Business Licence FAQs |
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