Business licences & permits — Calgary, Alberta

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Calgary, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Businesses operating in Calgary.. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 32M98, verified 2026-06-08.

Business Licence Bylaw 32M98 adopted bylaw

licence required	True	you must have a licence.
who must license	Businesses operating in Calgary.	To operate a legal business in Calgary

scout note

City of Calgary bylaw governing business licensing including short-term rental business licences; significantly amended in 2024 for STR regulations effective April 2025.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://www.calgary.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities