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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).
Airdrie's business licencing starts with where your business will be located.
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| Airdrie resident business Businesses based/located within Airdrie city limits. |
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| Non-resident (out-of-town) business Businesses located outside Airdrie city limits that are operating/conducting business in Airdrie. |
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| Temporary business A temporary business operating for less than 72 hours. |
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| 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. |
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Business licences are renewed annually in December of each year. Fees (excluding temporary businesses) are pro-rated to half the fee on July 1.
The following professions, pursuant to a statute, are exempt from payment for their municipal business licence.
*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.