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Business Licensing

Businesses that operate or provide or sell a product or service within or partially within the Town of Ponoka corporate boundaries are required to possess a valid Ponoka business licence in accordance with Bylaw No. 443-20 Business Licence.

Business licences are valid from January 1 to December 31 of the same calendar year. As per Bylaw No. 443-20, business licences for the upcoming year must be obtained by December 31.

For helpful information and resources for businesses, please visit the Alberta Government website.

Please click on the links below for information about Business Licence application forms and fees.

Letter of Intent

Letter of Authorization

Business Licence Application Form

Business Licence Amendment Form

Busines Licence Fees

Ponoka Business Directory

When applying for a Business Licence, you will also have the option to have your business information included in the Ponoka Business Directory. The Directory listing opportunity is only available to businesses with valid Ponoka Business Licences. A Business Licence will not be issued until all required Development Permits, Building Permits, fire and/or health inspections, or other applicable Provincial approvals have been obtained.

Update Business Information

Business Licence Exemptions

Certain professional services (eg. accountants, lawyers, medical offices, and some members of trade or professional associations) are exempt by provincial or federal regulations from requiring a business licence. It is your responsibility to determine if you are exempt.

A charitable or non-profit organization conducting business or fundraising may also be exempt from some licensing requirements. Application for a business licence would still be required; however, the application may be waived. It is the responsibility of the organization to provide proof of non-profit.