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Business Licence

All businesses permanently based within the Town of Bowden, including home-based entrepreneurs, must obtain a business license, available from the Town Administration Office.

All businesses operating on a temporary basis within the Town must also register and obtain a business license prior to commencing work, (however this requirement may be relaxed for companies directly subcontracted to the Town).

Business Licenses are renewable annually, effective from January 1st until December 31st every calendar year.

2024 Business Licenses RENEWALS are due.  

Business License applications & renewals are due by January 31.

Please download the Business License Application form to register your business.

Once completed deliver the form in person to the Town Administration Office or alternatively mail the form with an accompanying payment cheque for the appropriate fee.

Business License fees are as follows:

  • Resident Business License              $25.00
  • Non-Resident Business License     $100.00


A listing of all local licensed business within the Town is available through the following link.

Business Directory