Business licences & permits — Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing By-law No. 65-2026 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Fee: As set out in the User Fee By-law; late fee and Additional Fee may apply. Who must license: Businesses set out in Schedule "A", including Adult Entertainment Parlour, Bed and Breakfast, Food Premises, Group Home, Hotel/Motel, Mobile Food Premises, etc.
Business Licensing By-law No. 65-2026
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 5.1; s. 5.4
who must license
Businesses set out in Schedule "A", including Adult Entertainment Parlour, Bed and Breakfast, Food Premises, Group Home, Hotel/Motel, Mobile Food Premises, etc.
s. 5.1; Schedule "A"
fee
As set out in the User Fee By-law; late fee and Additional Fee may apply
s. 11.1; s. 12.1; s. 12.3
renewal
one (1) year unless shorter/longer; expires on date set out in Column 2 of Schedule "A" (e.g., Mobile Food Premises May 31st, Seasonal Housing March 31st)
s. 13.1; Schedule "A"
scout note
General Municipal Act s.151 business licensing by-law of Chatham-Kent; successor to By-law 245-2004. Sets licence classes, applications, fees, insurance, enforcement; 2026-27 renewals transition.
Vehicle for Hire By-law 147-2025
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1(a)
who must license
Vehicle for hire owners, drivers/operators, brokers, private transportation companies, and dispatchers.
s. 2.1(a), (b), (c), (h), (i)
renewal
one year, ending April 30th each year; renewal at least five (5) business days before expiry
s. 6.3; s. 6.4
scout note
Licenses cabs, accessible cabs, limousines, private vehicles for hire, owners and brokers in Chatham-Kent.
Business Licence (web page and licensing guide)
Chatham-Kent Business Licence page: application forms, licensing guide, vending zone and salesperson licences.
Business Licences: A Guide (Chatham-Kent)
Guide listing business classes needing an annual licence (adult entertainment, B&B, bunk houses, consumer fireworks, etc.), referencing By-law 65-2026.