All businesses located or operating within the City of Columbia Falls are required to pay a business registration fee and complete any applicable inspections to help protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Operating a business without a registration certificate is a violation of Ordinance No. 827.
The business registration certificate serves to:
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Create an inventory of commercial activities in the City
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Identify businesses subject to resort tax collection and remittance
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Ensure compliance with commercial safety regulations
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Provide a way for City officials to identify and notify business owners