Business Licence
Business being conducted with an office or shop or home in the municipality are required to obtain a Business Licence from the Municipal District of Willow Creek. These include home-based businesses, commercial and industrial operations. A development permit is required and upon an approval, a business licence will be issued. Businesses or persons that are not residences of the Municipality but do business within the municipality must obtain a non-residential Business Licence.
Business Licensing is mandated to promote safe and legitimate business premises and operations within the MD. The primary function of Planning & Development is to provide initial advice for new businesses, to process business license applications with the context of the Municipal District's regulatory requirements and to maintain an up-to-date database on existing businesses in the municipality.
The Municipal District is a member of the Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance and as such offers a Regional Business license to businesses located in the Municipal District. A Regional Business Licence issued by the Municipal District is valid in 14 other communities that are members of the Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance.
Business licences are valid from January 1 to December 31 of each calendar year. Renewals are required to ensure your business stays compliant. Payment is required by January 1st if each year to remain valid.
Pursuant to Bylaw No. 1603 Business Licence, no person shall, within the Municipal District, carryon or operate any business, callings, trades, or occupations referred to in this bylaw unless he holds a valid licence from the Municipal District obtains in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw.