Certain businesses require provincial licenses.
It is your responsibility to identify and meet these requirements.
Businesses storing, selling, serving or processing food are required to hold a valid Food Handling Permit.
Most personal service facilities (aesthetics, electrolysis, hair salon, etc.) also require health approval prior to receiving a business license.
For information:
Phone: 1.833.476.4743
Website: www.albertahealthservices.ca and search ‘Environmental Public Health’
Regulates motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle repair services and auto body shops.
For information:
Website: www.amvic.org
Businesses selling alcoholic beverages must obtain a liquor license.
For information:
Website: https://aglc.ca/
A variety of other business activities, including prepaid contracting, home inspections, bottle depots, insurance, and real estate agents have additional requirements.
For information:
Phone: 1.877.427.4088
Website: www.servicealberta.ca and search ‘Consumer License’