Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Mississippi Mills, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Seasonal Stand, Mobile Canteen and Produce Stand By-law No. 19-48 (amended by 22-036) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: License fees are set out in the Municipality's Fee By-law; seasonal stands assessed and taxed by the Municipality are exempt from license fees. Who must license: mobile canteen, refreshment cart, seasonal stand or seasonal produce/farm produce stand.
| licence required | yes | s. 2 |
| who must license | mobile canteen, refreshment cart, seasonal stand or seasonal produce/farm produce stand | s. 2 |
| fee | License fees are set out in the Municipality's Fee By-law; seasonal stands assessed and taxed by the Municipality are exempt from license fees. | s. 18; s. 19 |
| renewal | valid for the calendar year of issue (January 1 - December 31) | s. 4(d) |
Licenses seasonal stands, mobile canteens and produce/farm stands; repeals 15-110; fees in the fee schedule.
| licence required | yes | without first obtaining a Taxicab Operator's Licence |
| who must license | Taxicab owners/operators carrying passengers/goods for hire; taxicab drivers; persons accepting calls for taxicabs. | 2.1; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5 |
| renewal | annual; expires December 31 each year; renewal on or before January 1 | 4.2; 11.1; 11.2 |
Licenses, regulates and governs taxicab operators and drivers; fares and cab limits under Municipal Act s.155. Scanned PDF (OCR confirmed).
| licence required | yes | Section 2 |
| who must license | Persons carrying on sale or hire of goods/services intermittently/one-time, or activities of a salesperson; selling/exposing samples from motor vehicle. | Section 2; Section 4 |
| fee | Up to two locations or four salespersons: Full Year $500.00; 30 days $100.00. Over two locations or four salespersons: Full Year $1,000.00; 30 days $200.00. Salesperson (each): Full Year $500.00; 30 days $100.00. | Schedule "A"; Schedule "C" |
| renewal | Annual license valid from issue until December 31st of year of issue; monthly license valid for one month from date of issue; Clerk may renew if requirements met; renewal application 30 days after expiry treated as new. | Section 17; Section 18; Section 19 |
Licenses sale or hire of goods or services on an intermittent or one-time basis and transient traders/salespersons.
Says licences are required for seasonal stands, mobile canteens and produce stands (By-law 19-48); other businesses referred to BizPaL.