What is the Saskatoon Business Directory?
Are all businesses and institutions listed in the directory?
What is an institution (agency)?
How much does it cost to be listed in the directory?
How can I add my business to the directory?
How can I add an institution to the directory?
How do I obtain a business license?
Does an institution require a business license?
How do I obtain a consent form?
Who do I contact if I have questions?
What if the information on my profile is incorrect?
How do I have my information removed from the directory?
How often is the directory updated?
How long will it take for my information to change?
Why do some listings have more contact information than others?
How do I search for a business or institution?
I've noticed something that doesn't work, who do I tell?
Terms of Use
What is the Saskatoon Business Directory?
The Saskatoon Business Directory is a ...
- a listing that includes licensed businesses located in Saskatoon, as well as many government agencies and non profit organizations;
- search engine;
- beneficial advertising opportunity;
- service to business and community; and
- tool for bringing people, products and services together.
Are all businesses and institutions listed in the directory?
The directory only contains businesses that are licensed to operate from a location within Saskatoon AND who have provided written consent to the Business License Program to be listed in the directory. It now also includes institutions that operate from a commercial location in Saskatoon who have provided written consent.
What is an institution (agency)?
An organization such as a non-profit or government agency that is not required to obtain a business license but operates from a commercial location in Saskatoon.
How much does it cost to be listed in the directory?
The consent form is provided as part of either a new application or annual renewal and therefore the cost is covered as part of the approval process. There is no additional fee for this service. There is no charge for an institution to be listed in the directory.
How can I add my business to the directory?
Only approved licensed businesses located in Saskatoon are included on this list. If you are operating a business within the City of Saskatoon and require a business license, contact our office at (306) 975-7710 or click here for information on applying for a business license.
How can I add an institution to the directory?
Non-licensed institutions occupying commercial space in Saskatoon may wish to be listed in the directory. Contact our office at (306) 975-7710 or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
How do I obtain a business license?
If you are operating a business within the City of Saskatoon and require a business license, contact our office at (306) 975-7710 or click here.
For more information visit these sources to help you get started:
Does an institution require a business license?
Most non-profit agencies such as government, non-profit organizations and urban reserves are not required to obtain a City of Saskatoon business license. Please contact a business license associate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (306) 975-7710, or visit us at City Hall 222 3rd Avenue North – 3rd Floor – Planning & Development or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
How do I obtain a consent form?
If you have a valid business license and would like to be included in the directory or if you operate an institutional agency and would like to be included in the directory, please print the consent form, check all applicable boxes, sign and date the form, and forward it to our office either in person or by mail. There is no additional fee for this service.
City Hall
3rd Floor - Planning & Development
222 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
Fax: (306) 975-7712
Attn: Business License Program
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Contact a business license associate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (306) 975-7710, or visit us at City Hall 222 3rd Avenue North – 3rd Floor – Planning & Development or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
What if the information on my profile is incorrect?
If the information for your business or institution is incorrect please contact a business license associate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (306) 975-7710, or visit us at City Hall 222 3rd Avenue North – 3rd Floor – Planning & Development or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
How do I have my information removed from the directory?
If you wish to remove your business or institution from the directory please contact a business license associate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (306) 975-7710, or visit us at City Hall 222 3rd Avenue North – 3rd Floor – Planning & Development or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
How often is the directory updated?
The directory is updated on a nightly basis.
How long will it take for my information to change?
The approval and update process may take a number of days to complete so don’t be alarmed if your information isn’t updated immediately. Once the new information has been entered, the directory will reflect this change within a 24-hour period. The business license program associates are working hard to keep your information up-to-date and we thank you for your patience, if your information hasn’t changed in five business days please contact the department once more.
Why do some listings have more contact information than others?
Each business or institution has the option to allow limited types of information to be displayed in the directory. If you are involved with a business or institution and would like to disclose more information on the directory please contact a business license associate between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at (306) 975-7710, or visit us at City Hall 222 3rd Avenue North – 3rd Floor – Planning & Development or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
How do I search for a business or institution?
There are two methods to search for a business or institution:
a) The ‘Basic Keyword Search’ allows the user to enter any partial business or institution name, description, address, phone numbers or neighbourhood. For example: the user could enter ‘Mayfair auto repair’ or 'Saskatoon Business College'. This would find all the listings that match those three words.
b) The ‘Advanced Search’ allows the user to search by specific criteria. This would include (partial) business or institution name, description, address, phone numbers, and neighbourhood. This search provides a drop down list for the neighbourhood name.
I've noticed something that doesn't work, who do I tell?
If you have found an error in the function of the directory please let one of our associates know as soon as possible. Call (306) 975-7710 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, or email us at business.license@saskatoon.ca.
Terms of Use
The information contained in the Saskatoon Business Directory is provided to the Business License Program with the written consent of the business owner/operator or appropriate institutional authority. The information contained within the Saskatoon Business Directory is provided as a public service by the City of Saskatoon, and may not be used for solicitation purposes or to increase traffic to your website for commercial purposes. There is no charge to use the service of the Saskatoon Business Directory. The City of Saskatoon believes all information and sources listed to be correct, however assumes no responsibility for links to inappropriate sites, text or graphics, including potential viruses.
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