Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Village of Duchess, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the limits of the Village of Duchess; fee: $30.00 for all Home Occupations; $50.00 for all other Businesses within the Village of Duchess limits; $85.00 for all Transient Businesses; $85.00 for all Non Resident Businesses; A late fee of $30.00 may be applied after 30 days; renewal: terminates on the 31st day of December in the year in which the said license was issued. Source: Business License Bylaw 449-11, verified 2026-06-08.
Business License Bylaw 449-11
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
Part 2 A
who must license
Any person carrying on any business within the limits of the Village of Duchess
Part 2 A
fee
$30.00 for all Home Occupations; $50.00 for all other Businesses within the Village of Duchess limits; $85.00 for all Transient Businesses; $85.00 for all Non Resident Businesses; A late fee of $30.00 may be applied after 30 days
Schedule A
renewal
terminates on the 31st day of December in the year in which the said license was issued
Part 2 D
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for businesses operating within Duchess.