Licenses mobile businesses operating within Markham: taxi/limo brokerages, plate holders and drivers, driving-school instructors, and refreshment vehicles (food trucks/carts).
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.
Regulates permanent and temporary signage city-wide, including mobile sign permits, temporary sign permits, and special sign districts for heritage areas.
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.