Business Licence
For a business to operate in Hinton – regardless of whether the business is based in Hinton or not – it must have a Hinton business licence.
What is a business?
It’s an operation that sells goods or services. A business may be home-based, commercial or industrial, regional, considered a hawker/peddler, a prime or principal contractor with more than three sub-trades, or a temporary operation.
So, whether you are a sole proprietor or operate a larger business that employs others, a business licence is required to operate within the Town of Hinton.
Renewing a business licence
Business licences expire on December 31 and are automatically renewed. Watch for your business licence renewal invoice at the beginning of December each year. According to the Business Licence Bylaw 1126, fines will be issued for unpaid invoices.
Any changes in your business this year? Let us know!
Name, address, email address or phone number. Simply click here and complete the renewal form to update your information. www.hinton.ca/businesslicense
Payment options
- E-transfer to directdeposit@hinton.ca using the password Hinton. Enter your account number and email address in the message section.
- Visa or Mastercard through OptionPay on the Town of Hinton website
- Pre-authorized electronic payments. Sign up in person at the Government Centre. Bring a void cheque
- Mail cheques to Town of Hinton, Government Centre, 2nd Floor, 131 Civic Centre Road, Hinton, AB T7V 2E5
- Drop a cheque in the secure mailbox located outside the main entrance at the Government Centre (no cash, please)
Contact ar@hinton.ca or 780-865-6014 for help.
Is your business information correct on our Business Directory?
- Click here to find out.
- Don't see your Business Listed? Please call or email us, and we'll be happy to list it.
Fines for late payments of Annual Renewals - See Business Licence Bylaw 1126
New businesses
Welcome to Hinton! We wish you and your business every success here. If you’re looking for contacts and resources to help your business, please contact our helpful Development Staff.
Depending on the type of business and your location, you may also need a municipal development permit or other municipal, provincial and federal authorizations. Follow the steps in BizPaL for a complete list.
Business Licence application and processes:
- Fill out a Business Licence Online Application
- We will review your application and contact you. You can pay the fee here. Click here
- You may be required to get a fire inspection (commercial/industrial districts); to book a fire inspection, contact the Hinton Fire Department at 780-865-6089.
Once your application and fee are received, you will receive a Business Licence Certificate and receipt via email. The annual certificate is required to be posted at your business location so that it is clearly visible to the public.
Home-Based businesses
If you reside in the Town of Hinton and you are self-employed, you will require a Development Permit for a Home-Based Business.
Commercial/industrial businesses
If you are changing the use of an existing business space or moving to a new location, you may be required to apply for a Development Permit along with your Business Licence Application. Additional requirements must also be met for short-term rentals (e.g. AirBnBs) and mobile vendors (e.g. food trucks).
Please confirm with the Town for municipal approval to ensure your business is a permitted use in that Land Use District.
Fees
| Home-Based Business/Home Occupation | $160.00/year |
| Commercial/Industrial Business | $160.00/year |
| Regional Resident (Yellowhead County) | $160.00/year |
| Non-Resident | $285.00/year |
| Hawker/Peddler | $200.00/year or $50.00/ for 3 months |
| Prime/Principal Contractor (more than three (3) sub-trades) | $500.00/year |
| Temporary (not to exceed seven (7) days) | $25.00/day |
Cancelling your business licence?
Please click here.