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The came into effect on January 17, 2022, and provides clearer, more consistent regulations that help reduce barriers for businesses. It also allows the City to respond more quickly and decisively to new and emerging business types.
The bylaw contains a
As your business evolves, you may move to a new location, change owners or contact information, change your business activities or expand your existing space. It is important for you to keep your business licence up-to-date because your licence may become invalid if it has inaccurate information.
A valid business licence indicates to your customers that you run a responsible business that follows the rules and regulations, including zoning, health, fire and building code, and public safety requirements. Requiring all businesses to meet minimum regulatory standards also helps create a level playing field within the business community.
If your business is no longer operating, you do not require a business licence and may cancel your business licence account. We ask that you cancel your business licence as promptly as possible to avoid any further follow up on fees or enforcement.
To inform the City of any changes to your business licence, please complete the following request form:
Business Licence Account Update Request
If your business licence cannot be updated, a City staff member will contact you to advise you to apply for a new business licence. Please see below for changes that require a new licence.
You must immediately inform the City of any of the following changes to your Business Licence.
Your business activities have changed and you may require changes to the business categories on your licence.
Your telephone number, email address, mailing information, or billing information has changed.
If your business has moved to a new location, you must apply for a new business licence.
If you have sold, transferred, purchased, or acquired a business; merged with another business; or your legal entity or owner’s name has changed, you must apply for a new business licence.
One or more partners have entered or exited your business partnership, or there has been a change in which partner is responsible for your business licence.
You have changed the name of your business.
If your business is no longer operating, you can cancel your business licence at any time by .
If you have lost or damaged your licence certificate, please contact the Edmonton Service Centre to request a replacement.
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| businesslicenceapplications@edmonton.ca |