Business Licenses
Apply for a Town of Banff
Business License
If you are working outside of the Town of Banff (town boundaries) - example; the Rimrock Resort Hotel or the Juniper Hotel; you will require a Parks Canada business license only. Please call Parks directly at 403-762-1530 to inquire.
If you are a resident of the Town of Banff (living and working in Banff) and wish to start your small home office business, you will be required to apply for a Home Occupation Development Permit prior to obtaining your business license.
Submit your PDF application to:
What does a Business License Cost$
Full Year Business License *may be prorated depending on your start date*
Resident Non-Resident
$172.00 (base fee) $172.00 (base fee)
+ schedule B fee (see below)
+ $172.00 (non-resident fee)
+ $ schedule B fee (see below)
1-Month License $315.00
1-Day License $214.00
Fees, Payment, Renewing Business Licenses and Exemptions
Groups and Organizations
- Banff & Lake Louise Tourism (BLLT) is the destination marketing organization for the Town of Banff, Lake Louise and Banff National Park. They are responsible for the promotion of the destination, and work to enhance the visitor experience, coordinating special events and visitor services in Banff and Lake Louise. Your RESIDENT business license includes a membership to Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. For further details on your membership benefits and what BLLT do as an organization, please contact Ruth Millican, Member Engagement Manager with Banff & Lake Louise Tourism at 403.762.0276 or .
- Banff Downtown Business Group is a communications tool for all businesses in the downtown core featuring a private, online discussion forum where business owners can communicate with each other and the Town, and get news alert for important messages, meeting notifications and updates. If you own or manage a downtown business, contact Jason Darrah, Director, Communications & Marketing, 403.762.1207, for details and to have your account set up.
Schedule B Fees:
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Business Sector
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Class
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Fee
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Sector I - Lodging
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Lodging - Hotels, B&B Inns, and B&B Homes with greaterthan four (4) rooms
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100
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Fee determined annually
in accordance with
Section 22 of the Bylaw
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Lodging - B&B Homes with four (4) rooms or less
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101
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$44.73 per pillow
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Sector II - Restaurant/Bar
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Restaurant/Bar
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200
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$37.86 per seat **
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Sector III - Retail
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Retail Sales
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300
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$2.04 per sq. ft. **
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Sector IV -Transportation, Attractions and Entertainment
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Photographers/Videos
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400
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$516.91
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Activities/Guiding/Reservations/DMC/ Event Planners
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Owner/Operator or one employee
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401A
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$516.91
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Two to five employees
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401B
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$631.77
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Six to nineteen employees
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401C
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$746.65
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Twenty or over employees
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401D
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$861.52
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Heli Skiing/Heli Hiking
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402
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$3,905.54
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Horse Livery
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403
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$7,581.32
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Movie Theatres
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404
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$1,263.56 per screen
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Motor Vehicles
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1 – 2 Vehicles
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405A
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$1,148.68
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3 - 6 Vehicles
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405B
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$1,723.03
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7 – 19 Vehicles
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405C
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$3,446.05
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20 – 25 Vehicles
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405D
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$5,743.42
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26 – 30 Vehicles
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405E
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$10,338.17
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31 – 35 Vehicles
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405F
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$12,635.55
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36 – 40 Vehicles
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405G
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$16,081.60
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41 – 45 Vehicles
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405H
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$18,378.98
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46 – 50 Vehicles
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405I
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$20,676.34
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Over 50 Vehicles
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405J
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$22,973.71
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Rental Cars
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406
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$2,297.38
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Sector V - Service
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Agency or SalesBusiness, Business Support, Contractors, Automotive Repair, Service or other
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Owner/Operator or one employee
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500A
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$519.90
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Two to five employees
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500B
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$631.77
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Six to nineteen employees
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500C
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$746.65
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Twenty or over employees
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500D
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$861.52
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Bank/Financial Institution
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504
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$5,973.17
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Banking Machines (Full Service ATM)
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505
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$1,734.51 per ATM
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Newspapers
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506
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$3,216.32
**Minimum Business License Fee $516.90
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