Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Goderich, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 123 of 2016 - Licence outdoor cafes, mobile canteens, refreshment stands, hawkers and peddlers and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: As per the Town's Fee By-law. Who must license: Outdoor cafes on Town-owned property; mobile canteens; refreshment stands; hawkers and peddlers.
By-law No. 123 of 2016 - Licence outdoor cafes, mobile canteens, refreshment stands, hawkers and peddlers
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
Part I, s. 1; Part II, s. 1; Part III, s. 1
who must license
Outdoor cafes on Town-owned property; mobile canteens; refreshment stands; hawkers and peddlers.
Part I, s. 1; Part II, s. 1; Part III, s. 1
renewal
Outdoor cafes and mobile canteens/refreshment stands: not exceeding one-year, expiring December 31; mobile canteen/refreshment stand renewals by last business day in January; hawkers/peddlers: period indicated on licence, renewal at municipality's discretion.
Part I, s. 5; Part II, s. 5; Part II, s. 8; Part III, s. 8
scout note
Town of Goderich by-law (Municipal Act ss.150-151) licensing and regulating outdoor cafes, mobile canteens, refreshment stands and hawkers/peddlers, with health and safety inspection conditions. Repeals By-laws 106/2004, 40/2006, 82/2013. Consolidated April 2018.
Taxi By-law No. 33 of 2017 (consolidated April 2026)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
Part V, s. 1; Part VI, s. 1
who must license
Owners/operators of taxicabs, shuttle vehicles, limousines; taxi drivers
Part V, s. 1; Part VI, s. 1
fee
As per the Town's Fee By-law
Part V, s. 2(b); Part VI, s. 2(c)
renewal
expires April 30th in each year
Part V, s. 6; Part VI, s. 3
scout note
Town of Goderich by-law to licence, regulate and govern taxicabs, shuttle vehicles and limousines; amended by By-law 71 of 2017.
Business Applications and Licences (Town of Goderich)
Lists licence types: hawkers and peddlers, mobile canteen, outdoor cafe, taxi, cannabis retail, lottery, busking permit, sign permits. States no general business licence is needed (zoning must permit use).