The City of Airdrie has multiple different business types. You can apply for a business licence online through MyAIRDRIE.
The City of Airdrie's business licencing starts with where your business will be located.
The City has several business licence types. The full licence category definition is also available in the Business Licence BylaW (pdf).
Commercial/industrial businesses operate from a storefront commercial or industrial location in Airdrie.
Learn more about commercial based business specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.
A home-based business operates from a residential property in Airdrie.
Learn more about Home-based business specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.
While all businesses operating in Airdrie require a City of Airdrie business license, many professionals are exempt from paying for a licence. All professionals are encouraged to apply for a no-fee City of Airdrie Professional Business Registration.
Learn more about professional business specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.
A mobile vendor business is a portable cart, truck or similar arrangement located on a lot for the sale of food, beverage or goods which may be removed each day at the end of business.
Learn more about mobile vendor business specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.
Companies or individuals owning and operating a business that provides taxi, ride share or limousine services.
Each company (broker), driver and vehicle must have all necessary licences to operate a taxi or limousine in the City of Airdrie.
Learn more about Taxi, ride share and limousine business specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.
Massage therapists operating in Airdrie require special licencing as per the Massage Licence Bylaw (pdf). The Bylaw requires all massage therapists to obtain an identification card from the City of Airdrie, in addition to obtaining a resident business licence (home-based or commercial/industrial location).
Learn more about Massage therapist specific rules, regulations and application requirements related to this licence type.