Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Bassano, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses within Town limits except exempted professions, non-profits, students, garage sales, and rental properties.; fee: Resident $70.00; Non-Resident $120.00; doubles Feb 1; $75 penalty; renewal: Yearly, expires December 31. Source: Business License Bylaw 932/23, verified 2026-06-08.
Business License Bylaw 932/23
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.1
who must license
All businesses within Town limits except exempted professions, non-profits, students, garage sales, and rental properties.
s. 4.1; s. 4.3
fee
Resident $70.00; Non-Resident $120.00; doubles Feb 1; $75 penalty
Schedule "A"; Schedule "D"; s. 7.11
renewal
Yearly, expires December 31
s. 11.4; s. 7.9; s. 5.3
scout note
Requires businesses operating in Bassano to hold an annual licence; 2023 update clarifies licence term and renewal rules.