Resident & Non-Resident Businesses
Depending on the nature of your business, you may require a City of Red Deer business license to conduct business in Red Deer.
To determine whether you require a business license, visit the Inspection and Licensing Department and BizPal for additional license and permit information. If it is determined that you require a business license, you will be advised of the class within which your business falls, as well as the steps required to obtain the license. You will also be advised of the applicable license fee.
Home-Based Business
Generally, people living in a residential area expect the residential character of the neighbourhood and the visual amenities to be protected from intrusion by commercial business. However, under The City of Red Deer Land Use Bylaw, The City may allow a small-scale business operation as a permitted or discretionary use providing the regulations governing home occupations are met.
Conditions that apply:
- Only residents of the home may staff the business.
- Not more than two adults are permitted to work in the home occupation.
- No advertising may be posted on the site, nor shall there be any noticeable evidence of a home occupation from the exterior of the property.
- There may be no disturbance to the existing amenities, including dust, noise, odour, smoke, or other nuisance.
- Outside storage of equipment, material or goods in connection with a home occupation is prohibited.
- Not more than one commercial vehicle used in conjunction with the home occupation may be parked at the site.
- No storage of hazardous, noxious or dangerous goods.
- Maximum 30m2 or 20% of the net floor area, whichever is less.
- Business may be accommodated in a private garage provided it does not prevent the intended use of the garage for the parking of vehicles.
- An accessory building shall not be constructed or used for the sole purpose of a home occupation.
- A home occupation that is a permitted use shall not generate additional traffic.
For more information on municipal licensing requirements and fees, please contact The City of Red Deer Inspections & Licensing Department.
Provincial Licenses
Some businesses need provincial/special licenses that may include examinations, bonding, zoning approvals, fire safety inspections, on-highway permits, trade qualifications or trust provisions. Examples of these businesses include automotive businesses, cemeteries, insurance, employment agencies, fundraising campaigns and retail order sales. For assistance in this regard contact Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Red Deer
License Inspector
3rd Floor, City Hall
4914 - 48th Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4
Phone: 403-342-8182
Fax: 403-342-8200
Edmonton
780-427-4088
Calgary
403-297-5700
Federal Licenses
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The federal government has wide licensing powers within the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, communication, and inter-provincial and international transportation. The following lists some of the more pertinent federal licensing requirements related to Alberta businesses:
- The federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada controls the manufacturing of fertilizers and pesticides and issues permits for importing and exporting agricultural products.
- Certain materials and equipment are classified as strategic; a permit is required from Industry Canada, Science and Technology Canada for export. Exports to certain countries also require permits.
- The Civil Aviation Branch of Transport Canada controls the licensing of all pilots and aircrafts.
- Broadcasting stations, ham radios, two-way radios and citizen band radios require broadcasting licenses from Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
- Fish processing companies and companies or individuals operating fishing vessels may obtain information on licensing from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
To access federal government phone numbers and addresses, please call Reference Canada at 1-800-667-3355 | |
Related Links:
 BizPal Online Business Permits and Licences Service
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Industry Canada
Transport Canada
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Reference Canada |
