Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Municipality of Leamington, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 30-26 Taxicab Owners and Drivers licensing and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Who must license: Taxicab owners and taxicab drivers. Renewal: annual.
| licence required | yes | s. 9(a); s. 14(a) |
| who must license | Taxicab owners and taxicab drivers | s. 9(a); s. 14(a) |
| renewal | annual | s. 61 |
Licenses, regulates and governs taxicab owners and drivers in Leamington; replaces earlier taxi by-law 63-16.
| licence required | yes | s. 9(a)(i) |
| who must license | Businesses listed in Schedule 1, including adult entertainment, boarding/rooming, cash for merchandise, caterer, food vehicles, ice cream, luxury vehicle, pawnbroker, salespersons, transportation company. | Schedule 1 |
| renewal | annual, expires March 31st | s. 41 |
Comprehensive Municipality of Leamington business licensing by-law. Schedule 1 lists licensed business classes (adult entertainment, pawnbroker, lodging and others) with appendices of rules; Schedule 2 insurance; Schedule 3 Uptown map.
By-law listing page linking the business licensing and taxi by-laws.