Business licence types
Licence types by category
Learn about licensing requirements, fees, timelines, permits and approvals you need to open your business.
Businesses that do not need a municipal licence may still require licensing, permits or inspections from other regulatory bodies. Learn more about businesses that do not require a municipal licence to operate.
Automotive, contractor, repair and waste
- Automotive
- Contractor
- Manufacturing and production
- Repair
- Waste and recycling
- Warehousing and distribution
- Telecommunication antenna structures
Cannabis, liquor and tobacco
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Child or adult care, lodging and education
- Facility-based child care provider
- Home-based child care provider
- Adult care services
- Accommodation and lodging
- Short-term rentals
- Education
- Places of worship
Entertainment and sports
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Food, restaurant and retail
- Add an outdoor patio
- Food production
- Home-based food business
- Mobile food vendors
- Restaurant or brewery
- Retail
- Used merchandise
Personal and professional services
- Beauty and body
- Cleaning
- Consulting
- Massage
- Alarm and security services
- Medical professionals
- Payday lenders
- Pet care services
- Photography and video services
Police security clearance changes
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