Business licences & permits — Brantford, Ontario

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Brantford, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Municipal Code Chapter 326 - Licensing By-law (General Provisions, Issue of Licences), verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Who must license: Businesses identified in any Schedule to which this Chapter applies (Schedules A-1 to A-15). Renewal: Expires March 31 in the calendar year following issuance; if not renewed within 60 days from expiration, new application required.

Municipal Code Chapter 326 - Licensing By-law (General Provisions, Issue of Licences) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 326.3.1
who must license Businesses identified in any Schedule to which this Chapter applies (Schedules A-1 to A-15). s. 326.3.1; s. 326.2.4
fee Fees set out in Schedule 'B' - Business Licensing Fees: Amusement Arcade 448.00/334.00/224.00; Clothing Donation Bin For-Profit Operator 457.00/208.00/228.50; For-Profit Location 100.00/50.00/50.00; Bona fide Charitable & Non-Profit Operator (one-time) 100.00/Exempt/50.00; Bona fide Charitable & Non-Profit Location (one-time) 25.00/Exempt/12.50; Food Shop 524.00/269.00/262.00; Eating Establishment 30 or fewer 563.00/341.00/281.50; Eating Establishment 31-150 613.00/391.00/306.50; Eating Establishment more than 150 663.00/441.00/331.50; Food Vending 524.00/269.00/262.00; General Building Trades 356.00/249.00/178.00; Hotels and Motels 730.00/631.00/365.00; Lodging House 651.00/556.00/325.50; Food Cart 458.00/209.00/229.00; Food Truck/Trailer 625.00/226.00/312.50; Food Service Vehicle Special Event 50.00/50.00/N/A; Food Service Vehicle Special Event 100.00/100.00/N/A; Payday Loan E t bli h t 507.00/308.00/253.50; Pawnbrokers 483.00/201.00/241.50; Personal Service Setting 450.00/224.00/225.00; Plumbing Contractor 448.00/344.00/224.00; Sewer/Drain Contractor 448.00/344.00/224.00; Master Drainage Layer 323.00/223.00/161.50; Master Plumber 323.00/223.00/161.50; Master Drainage Layers E i ti F 97.00; Public Hall 648.00/557.00/324.00; Public Hall -Increase in Temporary 44.00; Public Hall - Amended C it 44.00; Salvage Yard 527.00/433.00/263.50; Pedlar Operator 539.00/246.00/269.50; Pedlar - Door - Door S l 50.00/50.00; Pedlar - Specific L ti T Short Term (Max 6 days) Per Licenc e 638.00; Late Payment Fee 50.00; Administration Cost 100.00; Short Term Rental A d ti 50.00/50.00/25.00. Schedule 'B'
renewal Expires March 31 in the calendar year following issuance; if not renewed within 60 days from expiration, new application required. s. 326.5.16; s. 326.4.9
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City of Brantford general licensing by-law: definitions, application and issue of licences; business classes are in Schedules A-1 to A-15 (e.g. hotels/motels, payday loans, short-term rentals).

Business Licensing (City of Brantford)

City page listing licence classes, vehicle for hire, lottery and gaming licensing and linking Chapter 326.

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