Business licences & permits — Markham, Ontario

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

The City of Markham, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Mobile Business Licensing By-law 2022-20; Sign By-law 2002-94; Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, verified 2026-08-23.

Mobile Business Licensing By-law 2022-20 adopted bylaw

Licenses mobile businesses operating within Markham: taxi/limo brokerages, plate holders and drivers, driving-school instructors, and refreshment vehicles (food trucks/carts).

Sign By-law 2002-94 adopted bylaw

Regulates permanent and temporary signage city-wide, including mobile sign permits, temporary sign permits, and special sign districts for heritage areas.

Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90 adopted bylaw

Licenses fixed-location businesses including food premises, kennels, personal service shops, salvage/secondhand shops, tattoo/body-rub establishments, tobacco/vape sales, driving schools and public halls. Consolidated to October 2025.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://www.markham.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities