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Access BizPaL Information

BizPaL provides you with simplified access to information about business permits, licences, and other requirements needed to establish, operate and grow your business. How will BizPaL benefit me? BizPaL will help you identify what you may need from...

Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc.

Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc. The Anne Authority is jointly owned by the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Inc. The Anne Authority was established to protect the integrity of the images of Anne, to...

Apply for a Marriage Commissioner Licence or to Renew

A marriage commissioner licence legally authorizes you to perform marriages in Prince Edward Island. In order to become a licensed marriage commissioner in this province you must be: a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; age 18 years of age or...

Debt Collectors

Any collection agency operating in Prince Edward Island must ensure each collector the agency employs is registered to collect in the province. Debt Collector License Search You can check whether a collector is licensed by going to the following link...

Guide to Corporate and Business Name Rules

Introduction This guide is intended to inform and assist persons wishing to register a corporate or business name in Prince Edward Island. Although this guide is intended to help you select an acceptable name and have it approved, the information is...

Hunting Guide and Outfitter Licence

You must be registered with the Province as a licensed hunting guide or outfitter to charge a fee for service or to accompany more than two non-resident hunters at a time. Once registered, you may accompany maximum four non-resident hunters and...

Insurance Company Licensing

Every insurer carrying on business in the Prince Edward Island must obtain from the Superintendent of Insurance and hold a license under the Insurance Act . It is an offence for an insurer to carrying on business in Prince Edward Island without...

Re-registering in the New Online Business/Corporate Registry

All PEI companies are required to re-register by May 3, 2023, in the new Online Corporate Business Names Registry as part of the annual return process. The new online system will improve services to Island businesses by: Simplifying the process for...

Renew a Business: Co-operative or Non-profit Corporation

Any Co-operative Association or Non-profit corporation registered with the Province must renew the registration annually. Please complete the online form below. What information do I need to complete the online form? You will be asked to provide...

Septic Contractor's Licence

Renewal Advisory - March 31, 2025 Please be advised that Septic Contractor and Site Assessor licencing is up for renewal on March 31, 2025 pursuant to subsection 3.(3) of the Water Act Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations. 3.(3) A septic contractor’s...

Types of Businesses

Introduction There are four common types of business structures in Prince Edward Island: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and cooperative. Each of these structures is described below. The structure you choose will depend on various...

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