Direct Selling Licences and ID Cards for Independent Business Owners in Canada
In Canada, each Province and Territory regulates direct sales companies and their sales representatives. Stella & Dot is licenced as a direct sales vendor in each province and territory where a company licence is required (sometimes called a vendor or business licence). Stella & Dot Ambassadors selling in certain provinces and territories may also be required to have individual licences or carry identification cards.
If your province – or any province where you may be selling – requires a Direct Seller’s Licence and/or ID Card, you can find the full details in the charts below. If you have any questions on the requirements or would like to check the status of your licence, please send an email to ambassadorrelations@stelladot.com.
FAQs
What is a Direct Seller’s Licence?
A Direct Sellers Licence is a business licence certain Canadian provinces require of any company or individual operating as a direct seller in their provinces.
Which Provinces/Territories require a licence?
Although the requirements vary greatly province to province, some form of licencing is required by AB, MB, NB, NL, NT, NU, PE, and SK. Licences are not required in BC, ON, QC, and YT.
**please note: after Jan 31st, 2017, NS no longer requires individual direct seller’s licences.
What are the specific requirements in my Province?
Refer to the table below for all the details on how to comply with the requirements by Province, including detailed descriptions of the process with links to the appropriate government websites as well as any applicable fees.
Who is the “applicant” or “direct seller” on the application?
You, as Ambassador, are the applicant.
What “vendor name” should be used on the application?
Stella & Dot is the vendor.
What “vendor address” should be used?
Except for New Brunswick, please use 8000 Marina Boulevard, Suite 400, Brisbane, CA 94005, USA. In New Brunswick, the application form must have Stella & Dot’s address for service in New Brunswick, which is: Stella & Dot Jewelry Corp., c/o Stewart McKelvey, Suite 1000, Brunswick House, 44 Chipman Hill, Saint John, NB E2L 2A9.
Where can I find a copy of the company’s direct selling licence (required for NL only)?
A copy of Stella & Dot’s current company licence can be found here.
How often does the licence need to be renewed? What is the process for renewal? Will Stella & Dot notify me at renewal time?
All licences will need renewing and full details can be found by province at the time of application. Renewal is the responsibility of the Ambassador.
| ALBERTA | For general information: |
| Requirement | ID Card required only |
| Process | Fill out and print the ID Card template and be prepared to present it, if asked.
Should you terminate your Ambassador account, you must destroy your ID Card. |
| Fees (if applicable) | None |
| MANITOBA | For general information: http://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/cpo/index.html |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence |
| Process | The application for Manitoba can be found at:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/cpo/forms/direct_seller_application.pdf Step 1: Ambassador prints and completes application form and writes cheque payable to “Minister of Finance, Government of Manitoba” for the licencing fee, currently set at $55.00. Step 2: Ambassador sends application form with cheque to Ambassador Relations at: ATTN: Ambassador Relations *Please note: Payment may also be submitted online at www.cpopayment.com Step 3: Home Office signs and forwards the form and payment to the provincial licencing office. Please Note: this process could take approximately 3-8 weeks. Step 4: Upon receiving your licence from your province, we will notify you and send a copy via email. |
| Fees (if applicable) | $55.00 |
| NEW BRUNSWICK | For general information: http://fcnb.ca/FinancialConsumer.html |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence |
| Process | The application for New Brunswick must be completed online. Please visit the Financial and Consumer Services Commission website below for instructions to complete your application online.
http://fcnb.ca/direct-sellers-portal-faq.html 1. You must also include any supporting documentation required and payment for licencing fee of $35.00. 2. Once your application is received, the Ambassador Relations team will review and approve, reject or indicate if more information is needed. *Please note: The individual consultant’s application form must have the Stella & Dot address for service in New Brunswick, which is currently listed as: |
| Fees (if applicable) | $35.00 |
| NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR | For general information: http://www.servicenl.gov.nl.ca/consumer/consumer_affairs/licencing.html |
| Requirement | Ambassadors, if asked, are required to present a copy of the Company’s direct seller’s licence. |
| Process | A current copy of this licence can be found here |
| Fees (if applicable) | None |
| NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | For general information: https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence |
| Process | The application for Northwest Territories can be found at:
https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/sites/maca/files/resources/consumer_protection_act_application.pdf For application instructions, please visit: https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/sites/maca/files/resources/direct_sellers_procedures_0.pdf Direct sellers with sales greater than $100 must be licenced. Ambassador completes the application form (only the direct seller licence sections have to be completed) and submits with the fee made payable to “The Government of the Northwest Territories” (set in the fee schedule within application instructions). |
| Fees (if applicable) | Ranges between $45 – $180, depending on the time of year the application is submitted, the most reasonable being between Jan 1st and March 31st. |
| NOVA SCOTIA | For general information: https://www.novascotia.ca/sns/paal/sns/paal027.asp |
| Requirement | ID Card required only |
| Process | Fill out and print the ID Card template and be prepared to present it, if asked. The ID Card expires annually on January 31st. Please be prepared to update your information and reprint your ID Card each year. |
| Fees (if applicable) | None |
| NUNAVUT | |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence required |
| Process | The application for Nunavut can be found at:
https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/sites/maca/files/resources/consumer_protection_act_application.pdf For application instructions please visit: http://cgs.gov.nu.ca/PDF/Licensing%20Collection%20AgenciesVendorsDirect%20Sellers.pdf Ambassador completes application form (only the direct seller licence sections have to be completed) and submits with the fee made payable to “Government of Nunavut” (currently set at $30.00). |
| Fees (if applicable) | $30.00 |
| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND | |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence required |
| Process | The application for Prince Edward Island can be found at:
Ambassador completes the application form and submits with the fee made payable to “The Provincial Treasurer” (currently set at $50.00). |
| Fees (if applicable) | $50.00 |
| SASKATCHEWAN | For general information: http://fcaa.gov.sk.ca/regulated-businesses-persons/businesses/directdoor-to-door-sellers/direct-sellers-licensing-information |
| Requirement | Direct Seller’s Licence MAY be required. |
| Process | Fill out and print the ID Card template.
An ID Card is required where the consultants are exempted from individual salesperson licence requirements (total price of goods or services on average sale is less than 500$). |
| Fees (if your average sales transaction is $500 or more) | $125.00 |
Please note: this is not legal advice. Under your Stella & Dot Family Brands Independent Business Owner Agreement, you are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws. Please keep in mind that laws are subject to change. The information presented is provided “as is” without representation or warranty of any kind. We do not represent or warrant that such information is or will be always up-to-date, complete, or accurate. Any representation or warranty that might be otherwise implied is expressly disclaimed.
