The City of Airdrie has multiple business types. You can apply for a business licence online through your City of Airdrie myAIRDRIE account. More information can be found about business licences in the BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW (PDF).
Non-resident (out-of-town) business Businesses located outside Airdrie city limits that are operating/conducting business in Airdrie.
Non-resident: $403
Temporary business A temporary business operating for less than 72 hours.
Temporary: $108
Professional business Many professionals are exempt from paying for a City of Airdrie business licence. All professionals are encouraged to apply for a no-fee City of Airdrie professional business registration. See below for a listing of exempt professionals.
Professional businesses: $0*
Business licences are renewed annually in December of each year. Fees (excluding temporary businesses) are pro-rated to half the fee on July 1.
Professional businesses exempt from Airdrie business licence fees*
The following professions, pursuant to a statute, are exempt from payment for their municipal business licence.
Legal Profession Act Barrister or Solicitor, Student-at-law, Agrology Act
Professional Agrologist Agrologist in Training, Technologist in Agrology and Technologist in Agrology in Training
Health Professions Act Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technologists, Dentists, Denturists, Hearing Aid Practitioners, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists, Midwives, Naturopaths (doctors registered with the College of Naturopath Doctors of Alberta), Occupational Therapists, Opticians, Optometrists, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Surgeons and Osteopaths, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Registered Dietitians and Registered, Nutritionists, Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric and Mental, Deficiency Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
*This list is subject to change based on legislation changes.
Other professions As stated in the Business License Bylaw, if your profession is not on this list, the onus is on the individual/professional corporation to provide proof of exemption to the City of Airdrie.