Apply for a banquet hall licence

You need a licence to run a banquet hall in Mississauga.

A banquet hall caters to a group of people for functions like weddings, receptions and banquets. Full kitchen facilities may be provided.

Your licence expires annually, one year from the date it’s issued. A renewal notice will be sent to the email address on file. If no email is available, it’ll be mailed to you.

Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older to apply. You also must provide the following documents and approvals:

• Business name registration, articles of incorporation or corporate profile report
• Government-issued identification card, driver’s licence or Canadian passport
• Zoning Certificate of Occupancy, minor variance or building permit
• Health clearance from the Region of Peel
• Fire Inspection
• Letter of authorization signed by the director, owner or business partner

Licence fees

A new licence costs $267.87.

A licence renewal costs $259.71.

How to apply or renew

You can apply for or renew your licence in person or by mail. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

In person

1. Complete the business licence application and gather the required documents and approvals.
2. Book an appointment for a new licence or a licence renewal.
3. Bring your application and supporting documents to your appointment. The Licensing Permits and Regulatory Services office is at 950 Burnhamthorpe Road West.
4. Pay the licence fees.

By mail

Mail your completed business licence application, the supporting documents and a cheque payable to the City of Mississauga in the amount of the licence fee to:

Licensing, Permits and Regulatory Services
950 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, ON L5C 3B4

Contact us

If you have any questions about licensing, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).