Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Huntsville, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 2025-17 To provide for the Licensing of Vehicle(s) For Hire (taxis and limousines) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Who must license: Vehicle for Hire business (Brokers); drivers, premises and vehicles must be approved under the License. Renewal: Full term May 1 to April 30; expires next 30th day of April following issuance; applications by March 31.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| who must license | Vehicle for Hire business (Brokers); drivers, premises and vehicles must be approved under the License. | s. 3.1; s. 1.18; s. 4.3 |
| renewal | Full term May 1 to April 30; expires next 30th day of April following issuance; applications by March 31. | s. 4.1; s. 4.2(a) |
Licensing of vehicle-for-hire owners, drivers and brokers under Municipal Act ss.151/160; consolidated as amended. Licences expire April 30 each year.
| licence required | yes | s. 2.1; Schedule "A" s. 2.1 |
| who must license | Refreshment Vehicles; Transient Traders; Erotica Vendor; Massage Parlor; Adult Entertainment Establishment | s. 2.1; Schedule "A" s. 2.1; Schedule "B" s. 2.1; Schedule "C" s. 2.1; Schedule "D" s. 2.1; Schedule "E" s. 2.1 |
| renewal | Annual - January 1st-December 31st inclusive (Sched. A); Annual - Jan 1st to December 31st inclusive (Sched. C-E); Seasonal - May 1st to October 31st inclusive; Monthly - Thirty (30) consecutive calendar days (extension of a seasonal license); Semiannually - Six (6) consecutive Months | Schedule "A" s. 5.1; Schedule "B" s. 5.1; Schedule "C" s. 4.1; Schedule "D" s. 4.1; Schedule "E" s. 4.1 |
General business licensing by-law under Municipal Act Part IV with schedules: A refreshment vehicles, B transient traders / door-to-door, C erotica vendor, D massage parlour, E adult entertainment. Sets licence requirement, conditions, suspension and revocation.
Lists licence types (adult entertainment/massage, refreshment vehicles, door-to-door/transient trader, vehicle for hire), site drawing guidelines and apply links.
Town by-law index linking business licensing and vehicle-for-hire by-laws on CivicWeb.