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We Welcome Your Business!
Camrose likes to do business with business. You'll find a thriving, dynamic business community ready to welcome you. If you require more information than is presented here, please do not hesitate to contact Dennis Twomey, Economic Development Coordinator at 1-888-672-4426 or (780) 678-3025.
The City Encourages New Businesses:
- A Co-Operative Mayor, Council, and Staff consider economic development a priority.
- The Economic Development Office gives you personal attention to make sure you get what you need to locate in Camrose (Contact Dennis Twomey 1-888-672-4426 or (780) 678-3025).
- An abundant supply of residential and industrial land is readily available.
- Camrose has No Business Tax, and no tax on manufacturing equipment.
- The Camrose Business Development Centre (Small Business Incubator), the first of its kind in Alberta, offers low rent in a light industrial area, and ongoing assistance and consultation during your first two or three years of business.
Agricultural Financial Services Corp. office in Camrose offers agri-business information and consultation free of charge
Head Office 4910 52 Street
Phone 780-679-1311, Toll Free 1-800-430-7598
Rite # 310-0000
Fax 780-679-1254
http://www.afsc.ca
Phone 780-679-1311, Toll Free 1-800-430-7598
Rite # 310-0000
Fax 780-679-1254
http://www.afsc.ca
The Camrose Community Promotes Camrose Business:
- Thriving, Active and Supportive Organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, City Center Camrose and Camrose Regional Exhibition Association sponsor numerous events to bring business to Camrose.
Information for starting your own business
| Step | What You May Need and Where to Find It | Address | Phone & Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Register Business Name or Limited Corporation
(Alberta Registries, Corporate Registry) Seek legal counsel to determine what kind of registration is best for you (trade name, partnership, limited corporation). |
Camrose License & Registry 5613-48 Ave., T4V 0J6 |
Ph: 672-1671 Fax: 672-1982 |
| 2 | Development Permit (City of Camrose, Planning and Development Dept.) You may need a development permit approval before you can get a City business licence or Provincial licence. | 5204-50 Ave. Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 |
Ph: 672-4428 Fax: 672-6316 |
| 3 | Building Permit (City of Camrose, Planning and Development Dept.) If you are doing interior or exterior construction or changing the occupancy or your business, you need a building permit. | 5204-50 Ave. Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 |
Ph: 672-4428 Fax: 672-6316 |
| 4 | Business License (City of Camrose) Application for Business License - Commercial, Application for Busines License Non-Resident, Application for Business License County, Application for Home Occupation License In some cases, you need a Provincial license first (Step 6). More information is provided after this table. | 5204-50 Ave. Camrose, AB, T4V 0S8 |
Ph: 678-3025 Fax: 672-2469 |
| 5 | Health Approval (Public Health Inspector) A food establishment permit is required if you make, sell, or store food or drink. Public or semipublic swimming pools need a licence. Please phone. | 5510-46 Ave. Camrose, AB, T4V 4P8 |
Ph: 679-2980 |
| 6 | Provincial Licenses (Alberta Municipal Affairs - Consumer Services Division) You may need a development permit first. Some businesses need Provincial licenses. Some licenses need bonds or trust accounts |
Ph: 780-422-1335 or 310-0000 | |
| 7 | Provincial Income Tax (Alberta Treasury - Tax and Revenue Administration) Only corporations with permanent establishments in Alberta need file a return and remit income taxes to Alberta Treasury. | Ph: 780-427-3044 or 310-0000 | |
| 8 | GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Excise Tax (Revenue Canada - Excise/GST) Most businesses carrying on commercial activities in Canada have to register for and collect the GST. |
Ph: 310-0000 or 1-800-959-5525 | |
| 9 | Federal Income Tax (Revenue Canada) For income tax guides and employer's kit phone general inquiries at 800-959-2221. | 9700 Jasper Ave. Canada Place Edmonton, AB, T5J 4C8 |
Ph: 310-0000 or 1-800-267-6999 |
Business Licenses
Pursuant to the provisions of By-Law #2293/01 as amended, of the City of Camrose, every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, occupation, employment or calling dealing with the providing of goods and/or services is required to hold a valid business license with the City.
Businesses holding a valid prior year license are being invoiced for the license renewal fee. All other persons conducting business must complete an application form as required at City Hall and pay the prescribed fee.