Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Fort Frances, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 50-25 Mobile Food Vending Pilot By-law (licence refreshment vehicles) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Fee: Set out in the User Fees By-law. Who must license: Persons operating a Mobile Food Vehicle.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.2 |
| who must license | Persons operating a Mobile Food Vehicle | s. 2.2 |
| fee | Set out in the User Fees By-law | s. 3.2 |
| renewal | Expires on day specified within the Licence; valid only within the calendar year for which it was issued. | s. 2.5 |
Town by-law under Municipal Act ss.150-151 to licence, regulate and govern vehicles from which refreshments are sold; food truck fast-track pilot, 2025.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1(a); s. 4.1(a); s. 5.1(a) |
| who must license | Taxicab owners, taxicab drivers, taxi stand operators; separate license per taxicab. | s. 3.1(a); s. 4.1(a); s. 5.1(a); s. 3.1(c) |
| renewal | expires on the 31st day of December of every year | s. 7.3 |
Town taxi licensing by-law under Municipal Act s.151 and s.156: licences for owners and drivers of automobiles and taxicabs used for hire.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.2 |
| who must license | Every person conducting business as defined in the Town. | s. 2.2 |
| renewal | annual, expires December 31 at 11:59 p.m. | s. 2.20 |
Town of Fort Frances general business licensing by-law (2005) as posted in the Frequently Requested Bylaws CivicWeb folder; 35-page scanned PDF with no text layer. The Town is reviewing it and has posted a draft replacement, so it may be superseded.
Town page: business licence required for all businesses including home occupations and food trucks; licences run Jan 1 to Dec 31; 2026 application PDF linked.
Notice that a new draft Business Licensing By-law is available for review and comment.
Town page describing the Food Truck Fast Track Pilot approved by By-law 50-25, with licence application.