Business licences & permits — Mississauga, Ontario

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

The City of Mississauga, Ontario has 6 adopted bylaws on file: Adult Entertainment Establishment Licensing By-law No. 0507-2005; Business Licensing By-law No. 0001-2006; Ice Cream Truck Vendors By-law No. 0523-2004; Sign By-law No. 0054-2002; Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law No. 0109-2019; Vendors By-law No. 0522-2004, verified 2026-08-23.

Adult Entertainment Establishment Licensing By-law No. 0507-2005 adopted bylaw

Licensing framework and operational standards for adult entertainment establishments operating in Mississauga.

Business Licensing By-law No. 0001-2006 adopted bylaw

Umbrella licensing bylaw establishing the framework and general requirements/procedures for obtaining and maintaining a business licence to operate commercially in Mississauga.

Ice Cream Truck Vendors By-law No. 0523-2004 adopted bylaw

Licensing and operating standards specifically for mobile ice cream truck vendors operating within Mississauga.

Sign By-law No. 0054-2002 adopted bylaw

Governs signage citywide -- sign permit requirements, sign-type categories, and enforcement for non-compliant signs, including commercial and special-event signage.

Transportation Network Company Licensing By-law No. 0109-2019 adopted bylaw

Licenses transportation network companies (ride-share platforms such as Uber/Lyft) operating in Mississauga and sets operational requirements for drivers and the company.

Vendors By-law No. 0522-2004 adopted bylaw

Licenses mobile food/refreshment vending (carts, cycles), portable display/vending units and special-event vendors operating on city streets and property.

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