Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Caledon, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing By-law No. 2022-041 (office consolidation, as amended by 2025-103 and 2026-066), verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Fee: As set out in the Town's Fees By-law. Who must license: Businesses regulated by Schedules A–I, including adult, donation box, kennel, pet shop, food vehicle, tow truck, impound, vehicle-for-hire, temporary patio.
Business Licensing By-law No. 2022-041 (office consolidation, as amended by 2025-103 and 2026-066)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
who must license
Businesses regulated by Schedules A–I, including adult, donation box, kennel, pet shop, food vehicle, tow truck, impound, vehicle-for-hire, temporary patio.
s. 3.1; Schedules A–I
fee
As set out in the Town's Fees By-law
s. 4.3
renewal
Varies by licence: most expire 12 months after being granted; attendant/driver licences expire annually on applicant's birthday (or 2-year driver term if granted).
Schedule A s. 3.2; Schedule B s. 3.2; Schedule C s. 3.2; Schedule D s. 3.2; Schedule E ss. 3.5–3.7; Schedule F ss. 3.5–3.6; Schedule G s. 3.2; Schedule H ss. 3.3–3.4
scout note
Town of Caledon by-law licensing and regulating businesses (taxi/limousine, food and refreshment vehicles, adult entertainment, tow trucks, etc.); repeals 2013-127. Enacted 28 June 2022.