Business licensing and permits

Business licensing, changes to your business, permits for businesses.

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Business licence types

Licence information and how to apply online.

Manage your business

Learn more about fees, inspections, renewals, inspections and making changes to a registered business.

Opening a business in Calgary

Business basics, planning, trade names, ownership and additional resources for starting your business.

Topics in this section

Renew licence

Renew your business licence

Signs

Business signage information

Outdoor patios

Permits, guidelines and how to apply

Pop-ups

Permit and bylaw info, how to apply

Interior renovations

Renovating an existing interior space

Special events

Tents and pop-up structures for events including Stampede functions and festivals

GST/HST for businesses

Charge and remit the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

Centre City Enterprise and Main Streets Exemption Areas

Reducing cost and saving time for business start up and expansion downtown and in Main Street areas.

Business Licensing Customer Research Project

Continuously improving the business license process for customers.

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