Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Barrhead, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Any Businesses operating, or proposing to operate, within the Town of Barrhead; fee: Resident Annual License - $125.00; Home Based Business Annual License - $175.00; Non - Resident Annual License - $250.00; Hawkers, Peddlers, Door to Door Sales $75.00/week; Temporary Business License - $50.00/Week; Food Vending Unit License - $125.00/yearly; General Contractor License - $500.00; renewal: valid for the Business License Year (January 1 and ending December 31). Source: Business License Bylaw No. 06-2017, verified 2026-06-08.
Business License Bylaw No. 06-2017
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4(a)
who must license
Any Businesses operating, or proposing to operate, within the Town of Barrhead
s. 4(a)
fee
Resident Annual License - $125.00; Home Based Business Annual License - $175.00; Non - Resident Annual License - $250.00; Hawkers, Peddlers, Door to Door Sales $75.00/week; Temporary Business License - $50.00/Week; Food Vending Unit License - $125.00/yearly; General Contractor License - $500.00
Appendix "A" - FEES
renewal
valid for the Business License Year (January 1 and ending December 31)
s. 3(f), s. 10(b)
scout note
Requires all businesses operating in Barrhead to obtain and renew a business licence annually; covers licensing officer duties, fees, and enforcement.