Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Hinton, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Any Person carrying on or operating a Business within the Hinton Service Area unless specifically exempted.; fee: As per Bylaw No. 2001 Fees, Rates and Charges Schedule "A"; 50% July 1-Sept 30; 25% Oct 1-Dec 31; Temporary per day; renewal: expires at twelve o'clock midnight on December 31 in the year in which it was issued. Source: Business License Bylaw 1126-4; Mobile Vendors Bylaw 1170, verified 2026-06-08.
Business License Bylaw 1126-4
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2.1
who must license
Any Person carrying on or operating a Business within the Hinton Service Area unless specifically exempted.
s. 2.1
fee
As per Bylaw No. 2001 Fees, Rates and Charges Schedule "A"; 50% July 1-Sept 30; 25% Oct 1-Dec 31; Temporary per day
s. 4.1, 4.2.1-4.2.4
renewal
expires at twelve o'clock midnight on December 31 in the year in which it was issued
s. 12.1
scout note
Requires businesses operating within Hinton to obtain a municipal business licence and sets licensing conditions.
Mobile Vendors Bylaw 1170
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4.2
who must license
Person carrying-on Business as a Mobile Vendor on Public Land
s. 4.2
fee
Annual Mobile Vendor (January 1 to December 31) $500.00; Monthly Mobile Vendor $100.00; Daily Mobile Vendor $25.00; Annual Mobile Cart Vendor $100.00
Schedule 'A'
renewal
Annual (January 1 to December 31)
Schedule 'A'
scout note
Regulates mobile vendor operations and licences within the Town of Hinton.