Your business will be run from a commercial or industrial location in Medicine Hat.
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All businesses operating in Medicine Hat are required to have a valid City of Medicine Hat Business License.
Required approvals vary for each business license type, as defined by City bylaws. If your business is based outside of the Medicine Hat, but you will be doing work in Medicine Hat, a City business license is also required.
Apply to start your business:
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Plan ahead! Be sure to apply for City approvals at least four weeks before you want to open for business.
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1. Consider your location
When you apply for your Business License, a Planning or Development Officer will take into consideration the land use district, proposed business activities and historical approvals for the address you provide.
Your business will be run from a commercial or industrial location in Medicine Hat.
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Your business will be run from your home in Medicine Hat.
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Your business is based outside Medicine Hat, but you will be conducting business within the city.
The permits required will depend on the area you are proposing to operate from, as well as the type of business activity. You may require a combination of permits for your license approval.
The City reviews a number of variables to determine which application type you require for land use approval:
2. Determine ownership type
3. Details about your business
It is important that you provide some details of how you want to run your business, in order for us to determine license and permit requirements.
Part of your Business License fee is determined by the type of business. When you apply, the Business License application will explore these relevant details. Some examples would be:
4. Choose your start date
Apply at least four weeks before you want to open for business.
The timeline to obtain approvals can vary significantly depending on the permits and approvals that are required for your business type and location. It may take only a few days, or it may take a few weeks.
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Planning & Development Services
580 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8E6
403-529-8374
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