Most businesses follow either a commercial/industrial or home-based procedure when starting their business.
Commercial bases businesses operate from a commercial or industrial storefront location in Airdrie.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL-BASED BUSINESS START UP PROCESS
Home-based businesses operate from a residential property in Airdrie.
Some types of businesses in Airdrie have modified business start up processes, additional requirements or exemptions. These include:
Professional services have specialized knowledge in business and follow either a COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL or HOME-BASED business process, but many professionals are exempt from fees for a City of Airdrie business licence.
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.
Mobile vendors are businesses with 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. These businesses follow a modified commercial/industrial-based business process.
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.
VIEW THE TAXI, RIDE SHARE, LIMOUSINE BUSINESS START UP PROCESS
Massage therapists follow either a commerial/industrial or home-based business process as well as special licencing which requires an identification card obtained from the City of Airdrie.