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Starting a business in Calgary requires a Business Licence through the Business Licensing. Base fee: CAD $50-$500+ depending on category. No provincial sales tax — GST only at 5%. Lowest tax burden. Alberta Health Services handles all health permits province-wide.
CRA Business Number (federal, free)
Provincial business registration (varies by province)
Municipal business licence
Zoning approval (if applicable)
Health inspection (food businesses)
Fire inspection (some cities)
Estimated total: CAD $50-$500+ depending on category depending on permits and inspections.
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