All businesses operating in the Municipality are required to hold a valid business license. This applies whether you're starting a new venture, renewing an existing license, or updating your business information. Business licensing helps ensure compliance with municipal regulations, supports local economic planning, and allows the Municipality to maintain an up-to-date directory of active businesses.
View Business Licensing By-Law #4402
License Categories
The Municipality issues licenses under the following three categories:
General Business
- For commercial or industrial businesses physically operating within the Municipality, including retail stores, contractors, trades, service providers, etc.
Home-Based
- For businesses operating from a residential property within the R.M., such as consultants, small-scale e-commerce, or personal services (e.g. hair stylists, tutors).
Based Outside the Municipality
- For businesses located outside the Municipality that carry out work or services within St. Andrews, such as mobile service providers, tradespeople, or delivery companies.
Application Types
You can use the online system to:
Apply for a new business license
Submit your annual renewal
Request a change to your business information (e.g. address, contact info, business category)
Apply Online with Cloudpermit
All applications are processed through Cloudpermit, a secure and user-friendly online portal. Through Cloudpermit, you can apply for or renew a license, submit required documentation, and track the status of your application.
Need help getting started? Visit our Starting a Business page for guidance and links to additional resources.