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Apply for a tobacco sales licence

You must have a licence to sell tobacco products such as cigarettes, pipe tobacco or cigars in Mississauga.

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 and fees

  • Proof you’re 18 years of age or older
  • Articles of incorporation or corporate profile report (not required for sole proprietorships)
  • Business name registration or franchise agreement
  • Government-issued identification card, driver’s license, or Canadian passport
  • Zoning Certificate of Occupancy, minor variance or building permit
  • Letter of authorization appointing an agent signed by a director or owner to act on their behalf, if required

Additional documents may be requested.

Licence fees

A new licence costs $358.47.

A licence renewal costs $259.71.

How to apply or renew

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

Online

To apply, choose the link according to how your business is registered:

You can renew your licence in the dashboard.

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 fee.

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 your business, call 311 (905-615-4311 outside city limits).

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