Business licences and permits

Rental apartment buildings must be registered with the City through the apartment rental compliance program.

Apply for a new licence or manage your licence application for specific types of businesses online.

Includes retail stores, auto service stations, nightclubs, auctioneers, carnivals and more.

Includes taxis, limos, airport vehicles, food or ice cream trucks and driving schools.

Renew or apply for a business licence for your salon, barbershop, tattoo studio or other personal services setting.

Renew or apply for an eatery licence for your restaurant or food retail business.

Learn about licence requirements and how to apply for a short-term accommodation business licence.

Contractors including plumbers, building renovators, paving, drain or heat contractors or heat installers.

Restaurants and bars with a valid 2020 business licence can expand outdoor seating and dining areas to help meet COVID-19 safety guidelines.

For eligible charities or non-profits supporting poverty relief, advancing education, religion, arts and health.

For vendors at community or social gatherings, cultural celebrations, farmer's markets or sporting events.

Permit to film or take photos on City property for commercial or student productions.

This tool from the Province of Ontario helps you find the permits and licences you may need for your business.