Licence Exemptions
Provincial legislation and regulations allow for certain professions, trades and businesses to be exempt from municipal licensing fees. Businesses that fall under this exemption policy are still required to submit an application for a Business Licence, but will not be required to pay any licensing fees.
When applying for a business licence, during the online application please attach exemption proof. Please note, the proof of exemption will be accepted at the discretion of the Business Licence Inspector.
Further information regarding which trades and professions can qualify for exemptions can be found in the following document:
Exemption List
Business Licence Exemption List
Not-for-Profit Organizations
A Not-for-Profit organization wishing to be exempted from the requirements of a licence fee can apply to the Licence Inspector for such exemption.
Not-for-Profit Organizations must submit the appropriate Business Licence Application form in addition to providing the License Inspector with a copy of their Provincial Registration Certificate under the Alberta Companies Act, Societies Act, or the Canada Corporations Act
Business Licence applicants seeking an exemption from the licensing fee are required to demonstrate proof of exemption.
Please contact Business Licensing if you have any questions.Related Pages
Last edited: March 31, 2025
