Who Needs a Business Licence?

Any person or business advertising or conducting business in Canmore is required by Town Bylaw to hold a valid business registry licence.

“Business" is defined as:

  1. a commercial, merchandising, marketing  or industrial  activity or undertaking;
  2. a profession, trade, occupation, calling or employment; or
  3. an activity providing goods or services,
  4. whether or not for profit and however organized or formed, including a co-operative or association of persons.

“Carry On Business" is defined as operate, perform, keep, hold, occupy, deal in or use, for gain, whether as principal or agent.

What are all the Permits I might need for starting up my business?