Business licences and permits

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

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

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

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.

Businesses can temporarily operate outdoors to help meet COVID-19 safety guidelines.

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.

Apartment building owners must register their apartment buildings with the City.