Business

The City of Iqaluit is home to a thriving business community. We offer all the services and amenities one would expect from a capital city. Whether you're only visiting or are a long-term resident, support local businesses when you can. Each year, our businesses provide services to Iqalummiut, major mining operations, international companies and many others. We have a young and well-trained workforce and Iqaluit is a great place to do business. 

Services to businesses at the City of Iqaluit are managed by the Economic Development department.

Services to businesses at the City of Iqaluit are managed by the Economic Developmentdepartment.

Anyone conducting business within Iqaluit, either wholly or partially, is required to hold a valid business license. 

Business licences must be renewed annually.  Please complete your business licence application online. Please be sure to obtain your WSCC clearance certificate as this a requirement for all all businesses and your license cannot be processed without it. 

 

The city also has developed a community economic development plan that will guide business development for the next several years.