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Business licenses are required to operate a business in Innisfail and must be renewed annually. Yearly licenses are for the calendar year, 1 January to 31 December. All yearly license fees are based on a yearly amount for the duration of the License.

Application Form

The annual fees are as follows:

• Resident Businesses $ 75.00
  A resident business is one in which the owner/operator lives in Innisfail and/or the business establishment is in Innisfail.
• Non-resident Businesses $ 175.00
  Depending on the nature of the business license (e.g. subcontractors), you shall require a Town of Innisfail business license to conduct business in Innisfail.
• Hawkers & Peddlers $ 375.00
  A Business License is required for all door to door salespeople.
• Home-Based Business $ 75.00
  Under the Town’s Land Use Bylaw, the Town may allow a small scale business in a residential area. Such businesses are called ‘Home Occupations’ which are discretionary and require a development permit.
• Temporary Business $ 25.00
• Home Occupation $30.00
  All businesses operated from within a personal residence require a Home Occupaton Development Permit application. {Home Occupation Development Permit Form.pdf}

Development Permit
Any change to land or a building, either physical or in the use that is made of it, is considered development. This includes change of use or intensity of use. Therefore, a Development Permit may be required if the start-up of the business entails new construction, or a change in use or intensity of use of present building/s. Contact the Town’s Development Officer for more info.

Development Permit Form

Building Permit
If a new business requires a new building or additions to an existing building, a Development Permit and a Building Permit is required. Contact the town’s Development Officer for more info.

Building Permit Application same as Development Permit Application

Local Taxes
Business Tax: The Town of Innisfail levies NO business Tax.
Municipal Tax: Mill Rates (2008) Residential 7.70 Non-residential 10.82
Provincial Sales Tax: NO Provincial Sales Tax in Alberta.
Federal Goods & Services Tax: The GST applies to the majority of goods and services sold or provided in Canada at the rate of 5%. Some goods and services, such as basic groceries or exports are zero rated. Others, such as daycare and health care services, are exempt from GST.