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Business licensing, changes to your business, permits for businesses.

Supporting businesses through winter 2020-2021

The City of Calgary is providing supports to help businesses continue their operations through the fall and winter months as they follow Alberta Health Services guidelines.

Learn more at supporting businesses through winter 2020-2021

COVID-19: Restrictions for businesses

Find information on the Government of Alberta’s enhanced public health measures. 

Business 101

Business basics, planning, trade names, ownership and additional resources for starting your business

Start a business

Register your ​business, learn about rules that apply to your business, fees, and other key licensing information

Manage your business

Renew your business license, move your business, change ownership or business name, inspections and fines

Other permits for businesses

Additional permits ​required for events, signs, temporary structures and patios on public property

Downtown and Main Streets Exemption Areas

Reducing cost and saving time for business start up and expansion downtown and in Main Street areas

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