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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
All fields on this application form must be completed before the application can be processed. If any of the fields do not apply to your business please indicate this with “N/A”
NOTE: Before you apply for a new business license, you may need to obtain the proper permits first, depending on your business type. Please make sure you have reviewed all of the preliminary steps BEFORE applying for a business license by visiting these pages:
Commercial Premise
Home Business
Non-Chestermere Business
Temporary & Seasonal or Other business
Step 1:
Contact Information
Business Trade Name:
*
(Doing business as)
Owner’s Name:
*
Primary Business Contact Name:
(If different than owner):
Business Address:
*
City
Province
Postal Code
Mailing Address
(If different from Business Address)
City
Province
Postal Code
Business phone number:
*
Business Email:
Alternate phone/fax:
Business website:
Please indicate the nature of your business:
*
Accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation
Advertising/PR consulting or services not printers
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting
Architectural, engineering, building inspection
Arts, entertainment & sports facility operations
Automotive repair, etc. including car wash
Banks, credit unions
Building (construction) – Commercial
Building, renovating, handyman - Residential
Childcare, day-home services
Computer system & software services not sales
Consulting – management, environment, scientific
Couriers and messenger services
Designing – Interior, graphic, etc.
Developers of land & other heavy/civil construction
Education services incl. dance, martial arts, hockey
Employment and business support services
Event planning
Gas stations with or without convenience store
Health Care – dentist, doctor, etc. not pharmacy
Holding company or head office
Hotels, B&Bs, & other accommodations
Information Services
Insurance companies/brokers/providers
Investment advice/consulting
Janitorial/cleaning, landscaping, pest control
Legal Services
Locksmiths, security companies
Manufacturers
Newspaper, magazine, radio companies
Personal & pet services – Hair, esthetics, etc.
Pharmacy and health stores
Photography (not picture framing –“See retail”)
Printers (ink, digital, quick copy)
Real estate agents, offices, appraisers
Rental or leasing services
Repair services except automotive repair
Restaurant, bars, caterers, food trucks, etc.
Retail sales – Home occupation, non-store
Retail sales – Store-based, permanent struct.
Storage facility or warehousing
Taxi & other passenger transportation
Towing, snow clearing, other transport support
Trade contractors - Plumbers, electricians, etc.
Transportation of goods & fleet services
Travel agencies
Utility providers
Veterinary not pet grooming –See “personal & pet services”)
Waste and recycling services
Wholesale trade
Other
If you selected 'other' from the list above, please describe the nature of your business here:
Business Directory & Chamber of Commerce Membership
I would like the above information included in the City's Business Directory on www.chestermere.ca. (The business contact, not the owner will be listed unless otherwise specified)
I agree to have my business information shared with the Chamber of Commerce, so that I can learn about the benefits of this business association.
In Case of Emergency:
*
(Provide name and phone number of the person(s) with 24hr access to the business location. Please also indicate who has an alarm code).
STEP 2:
New license application
If you have a Commercial Premises, what is your related Commercial Business Occupancy Permit Number or AFO (Application for Occupancy) Number?:
Visit
this link to learn more
or call (403) 207-7075, or email planning@chestermere.ca. Note you MUST contact the City's Planning Department to secure the appropriate permits BEFORE submitting a Business License Application.
If you have a Home-Based Business, what is your related Home Occupation/Development Permit Number?:
Visit
this link to learn more
or call (403) 207-7075, or email planning@chestermere.ca. Note you MUST contact the City's Planning Department to secure the appropriate permits BEFORE submitting a Business License Application.
What is your Move in Date?:
What is your Move in Date?:
What is your Opening Date?:
*
What is your Opening Date?:
Type of Business:
*
Commercial Location: Your business permanently occupies a building, property or physical location in Chestermere that is not your home or residence
Home based business: Your business operates out of your home or residence, where your clients will come to your home or you will offer services while working from a home office
Non-Chestermere business: You do business in Chestermere, but do not operate out of a permanent physical location within the City
Temporary, seasonal or other business: You operate a business in Chestermere seasonally (4 months of the year), monthly, weekly or for one day only, or you need to make changes to your business type
Are you a corporation or corporate partnership?:
(If so, provide legal name, corporate access number and province of origin)
Are you a Charitable Organization?:
(If so, provide your Charitable Registration Number)
Are you a Sole Proprietor or Partnership?:
(If so, provide the names of proprietor & partners)
Are Dangerous Goods or Chemicals stored at your business location?
*
Yes
No
If yes, please identify:
Prerequisites:
If a restaurant, the Food Establishment Permit or copy of your Health Inspection Form must be attached (if you require more information contact Alberta Health Services at (403) 943-2288)
If involved in the motor vehicle industry an AMVIC permit/license must be attached.
Upload your Food Establishment Permit, Health Inspection Form or AMVIC permit/license
Declaration
I hereby certify that all information given in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
*
Type your full name to indicate your agreement and signature
Signed on:
*
Signed on:
Date
Fees
Fees The fees for a business license are as per Schedule A of the Business License Bylaw:
Payment Options
Cheque
Credit Card
If you selected the 'Cheque' option, please provide the Cheque Number:
Please submit and print your form and mail/drop off with cheque payment to the City of Chestermere Municipal Office at: 105 Marina Road Chestermere, AB T1X 1V7 There is a letter-drop box located at the south entrance of the municipal building.
Credit Card Payments
Credit Card payments can be taken over the phone, please submit your form using the 'submit' button below. Once we receive your online application, our office will call you back to get credit card information. Please note, City Hall is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Type of License
1 Day
3 Day
7 Day
30 Day
Seasonal (4 Months Consecutive)
Annual
6 Month (After July 1)
3 Month (After October 1)
Change of business type, ownership, or name
Appeal of refusal, revocation, or suspension
Resident/Non-Resident
Resident
Non-Resident
Amount Paid:
License Number:
Date:
Expiration Date:
Thank you, we may contact you to confirm or clarify information
The information being collected on this form is for the purpose determining the applicant’s eligibility to be granted a City of Chestermere business license, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Section 8(b)(v), and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 33(c). This information may be shared with applicable City of Chestermere departments, agencies, RCMP, and/or Alberta Health Services, for the purpose of conducting required inspections and approvals, as part of the Business License application process. Information such as your business operating name, location, and business phone number, will be available on the City of Chestermere website; this would not include personal applicant information. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding collection of this personal information, please contact the City of Chestermere FOIP coordinator at (403) 207-7050.
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