Business licences & permits — Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 2016-145 Licensing, Regulating and Governing of Vehicles for Hire (consolidated), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Who must license: Vehicle for Hire Company owners/operators, drivers, brokers, and private transportation companies.
By-law 2016-145 Licensing, Regulating and Governing of Vehicles for Hire (consolidated)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 7(1)
who must license
Vehicle for Hire Company owners/operators, drivers, brokers, and private transportation companies.
s. 7(1); s. 8; s. 9
renewal
Owner's/Broker's/PTC: expire August 31st next following the issuance or renewal; Driver's: expire on the birthday of the Driver next following the issuance of the Licence or the renewal of the Licence or on an alternate date
s. 18(1); s. 18(2)
scout note
City of Greater Sudbury by-law licensing taxis, limousines and shuttles under Municipal Act s.151; taxi zones eliminated city-wide.
Business Licensing page
City page on business licensing and licence appeal process (business, taxi, lottery).
Bylaws index
City by-law index listing Business Licencing 2004-350, Vehicles for Hire 2016-145 and Campground Licensing 2015-265.