Business permits & licences

Step-by-step guidance on registering, licensing and permitting a business in Alberta.

What we can help you do

• Choose a business structure and register a name
• See which provincial and municipal licences or permits apply
• Build a personalised checklist with typical timelines

Official sources

• Starting a business — Register a business name, choose a structure and find the permits and licences you need.
• Business Link — free small business advice — Free one-on-one advice and research for people starting or growing a small business in Alberta.
• Business number and CRA program accounts — Get a business number and register for GST/HST, payroll and other CRA accounts.
• City of Calgary business licences — Find out if your Calgary business needs a licence and apply.
• City of Edmonton business licences — Find out if your Edmonton business needs a licence and apply.