Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Vermilion, Alberta, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on or operating any business within the Town, unless specifically exempted by law.; fee: Schedule "A": Hawker and Peddler $120/day to a maximum of $500 Annually; Resident Business $150 Annually; Home Occupation $150 Annually; District Resident Business $150 Annually; Non-Resident Business $250 Annually; Non-Resident General Contractor $500 Annually; Seasonal Youth Entrepreneur Business $10 Annually. s. 13: half the annual cost if commencing after July 1.; renewal: Terminates midnight Dec 31 of year issued. Invoiced January of each year, due Jan 31.. Source: Bylaw 20-2014 Licensing, Control and Regulating Businesses, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 20-2014 Licensing, Control and Regulating Businesses
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 10
who must license
Any person carrying on or operating any business within the Town, unless specifically exempted by law.
s. 10
fee
Schedule "A": Hawker and Peddler $120/day to a maximum of $500 Annually; Resident Business $150 Annually; Home Occupation $150 Annually; District Resident Business $150 Annually; Non-Resident Business $250 Annually; Non-Resident General Contractor $500 Annually; Seasonal Youth Entrepreneur Business $10 Annually. s. 13: half the annual cost if commencing after July 1.
s. 9; Schedule "A"; s. 13
renewal
Terminates midnight Dec 31 of year issued. Invoiced January of each year, due Jan 31.
s. 7; s. 4(b)
scout note
Establishes the framework for licensing and regulating businesses operating within the Town of Vermilion.