A business license is a good investment. Having a license shows your customers that you are a legitimate business that complies with local laws and regulations. All businesses that operate within the Town of Legal require a business license.
What You Need to Know
Obtaining a business license in the Town of Legal is the law.
Business licences need to be purchased and renewed on an annual basis. Payment is due by January 31 each year regardless of when the original business license was purchased.
A 10 percent discount is applied to all business license purchases that occur before February 15 of each year.
If you operate a home based business within the Town of Legal you are required to purchase a business license.
If you do business within the Town of Legal’s corporate limits you are required to purchase a business license.
If you are a local or out-of-town contractor providing services within Legal's corporate limits you are required to purchase a business license.
Businesses that operate within the Town of Legal must conform to the regulations established in the Land Use Bylaw. As a result, a development permit may be required in addition to the purchase of a business license.
Application and Fees
Application
To apply for a Business License, please complete the Business License Application by completing the form listed below and returning it to the Town Office.
Application fee if the business is situated on commercial or industrial property as stated in the districting map of the Town's Land Use Bylaw.
$50.00
Application fee if operating a home-based business within the Town.
$75.00
Application fee if you are a local contractor working within the Town.
$100.00
Application fee if operating an out-of-town business within Legal's corporate limits.
$100.00
Application fee if you are an out-of-town contractor working within Legal's corporate limits.
$250.00
All applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fees. Payment must be made in person at the Town Office. Payment is accepted in the form of cash, cheque, or debit.
Business License Benefits
All businesses that purchase a business license will be featured in the Town’s online Business Directory.
Here are some of the benefits to having your business featured in the Town’s online Business Directory: