Start a Business in Lethbridge

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

6 permits1-3 weeks💰 $50–$300

Skip the research

Get your full roadmap instantly

Get My Roadmap →

Overview

Starting a business in Lethbridge requires a Business Licence through the Business Licensing. Base fee: $50–$300. No provincial sales tax — GST only at 5%. Lowest tax burden. Alberta Health Services handles all health permits province-wide.

Required Permits

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)

Step-by-Step Process

1

CRA Business Number (federal, free)

2

Provincial business registration (varies by province)

3

Municipal business licence

4

Zoning approval (if applicable)

5

Health inspection (food businesses)

6

Fire inspection (some cities)

Costs

Estimated total: $50–$300 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Business Licensing

Phone: 403-320-3000

Apply Online →

Common Mistakes

Alberta Health Services
Southern Alberta — agriculture
University of Lethbridge campus
No PST

Choose Your Business Type

RestaurantFood TruckBarber ShopRetail StoreCoffee ShopBar / NightclubGym / Fitness StudioNail SalonCannabis DispensaryDog GroomingBakeryCleaning ServiceDaycare CenterAuto Repair Shop

Get your full permit roadmap

Everything in the right order with links, fees, and timelines.

Get My Roadmap → $29
Read our complete Lethbridge business license guide →