Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Georgina, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 2002-0169 (LI-3) A By-law Respecting the Issue of Licences in the Town of Georgina and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Renewal: one year, unless shorter/longer; expire annually on date in Appendix 'B' (many Dec 31st every year; some 'As stipulated').
By-law No. 2002-0169 (LI-3) A By-law Respecting the Issue of Licences in the Town of Georgina
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2(1)
who must license
Various businesses/occupations listed in s. 2(1), including adult entertainment, bed and breakfast, body rub, exhibitions, hawkers, horse riding, amusement, salvage, special sales, taxis.
s. 2(1)
fee
Adult Entertainment Facility $200.00; Adult Entertainment Parlour $2,000.00; Bed & Breakfast $50.00; Body Rub Parlour $2,000.00; Exhibitions/Festivals $200.00; Hawker & Pedlar - Resident $100.00; Hawker & Pedlar - Non-resident $500.00; Horse Riding Establishments $50.00; Place of Amusement $100.00; Salvage Yards $275.00; Special Sales $100.00; Extension $25.00; Broker's Licence $250.00 (Renewals $100.00); Plate Owner's Licence $150.00 (Renewals $100.00); Plate Owner's First Transfer $75.00; Plate Owner's Subsequent Transfer $50.00; Driver's Licence $25.00; Taxi Driver's Test - Initial Test $100.00; Taxi Driver's Test - Each Addition Sitting $5.00; Filing of Lease $10.00; Extension of Vehicle Model Year $25.00; Position on Priority List $35.00; To Stay on Priority List $5.00; Replacement of Driver Licence $5.00; Replacement of Plate $10.00; Replacement of Tariff Card $3.00; Registration of New Vehicle $50.00; Taxicab & Limousine Re-inspection $50.00; Late penalty 50% of fee (s. 3).
Appendix "B"; s. 3
renewal
one year, unless shorter/longer; expire annually on date in Appendix 'B' (many Dec 31st every year; some 'As stipulated').
s. 2(3); Appendix "B"
scout note
General business licensing by-law (62 pp) with schedules per trade, including taxis/limousines, salvage yards and special sales.
Owners/operators of refreshment vehicles (Class 1-4); event organizers for one-time event licences (Options A, B, C).
s. 2; s. 13(3)
fee
Annual owner plate initial: Class 1 $350.00; Class 2 $350.00; Class 3 $350,00; Class 4 $100.00. Renewals: Class 1 to 3 $200.00; Class 4 $ 50.00. One-time event licence (Options A, B, C): 5 vehicles or less - $ 50.00 each; 6 to 10 vehicles - $300.00; 11 to 15 vehicles - $400.00; 16 plus vehicles - $500,00. Re-inspection: $50.00.
Appendix "A"
renewal
Annual; expiry one year from issue/as stipulated on licence; renewal application due no later than 4:30 p.m. thirty (30) days prior to expiry date.
Appendix "A"; s. 3(2)
scout note
Licenses owners of vehicles from which refreshments are sold to the public.
By-law No. 2010-0075 (LI-3) amending Appendix C (fees) of By-law 2002-0169
Amends the fee appendix of the general licensing by-law.