Business licences & permits — Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business as defined in s. 3(a), including charitable organizations.; fee: Schedule 'B': Resident $60.00-$100.00, Non-Resident $175.00-$225.00, Charitable N/C, Junior $1.00; s. 14(c) penalty $25.00; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; renewals due February 15.. Source: Business Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 504), verified 2026-06-04.
Business Licensing Bylaw (Bylaw 504)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4(a), s. 5(e)
who must license
Any person carrying on a business as defined in s. 3(a), including charitable organizations.
Annual, expires December 31; renewals due February 15.
s. 3(h), s. 14(a), s. 19(a)
scout note
Town of Fort Smith business licensing bylaw (No. 504) requiring businesses to obtain a municipal licence. Amended by subsequent bylaws including Bylaw 822 and 873.