Business licencing and permits

Opening a business in Calgary

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

Licence info, how to apply online
Renew licence

Renew your business licence
Change business

Make changes to your existing business
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.

Support for local businesses

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Business licensing and permits

Information Business License Fees Are Back

Opening a business in Calgary

Business licence types

Renew licence

Change business

Signs

Outdoor patios

Pop-ups

Interior renovations

Special events

GST/HST for businesses

Centre City Enterprise and Main Streets Exemption Areas

Support for local businesses

The success of ShopHERE powered by Google In Calgary

The Giving Wall: a pay-it-forward food initiative helping businesses and customers

Bringing main street businesses together online