Business Licenses
Business licenses are required to operate a business in Innisfail and must be renewed annually. Yearly licenses are for the calendar year, 1 January to 31 December.
Annual Fees
• Resident Businesses - $75.00
A resident business is one in which the owner/operator lives in Innisfail, and/or the business establishment is in Innisfail.
• Non-Resident Businesses - $175.00
Depending on the nature of the business license (e.g. subcontractors), anyone conducting business in the Town of Innisfail will require a Town of Innisfail business license.
• Hawkers & Peddlers - $375.00
A business license is required for all door to door salespeople.
• Home-Based Businesses - $75.00
Under the Town's Land Use Bylaw, the Town may allow a small scale business in a residential area. Such businesses are called "Home Occupations" which are discretionary and require a development permit.
• Temporary Business - $25.00
• Home Occupation - $30.00
All businesses operated from within a personal residence require a Home Occupation Development Permit Application
Development Permit
Any change to land or a building, either physical or in its use, is considered development. This includes change of use or intensity of use. Therefore, a Development Permit may be required if the start-up of the business entails new construction, or a change in use or intensity of use of the present building/s. Contact the Town's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Building Permit
If a new business requires a new building, or additions to an existing building, a Development Permit AND a Building Permit is required. Contact the Town's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.