Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of North Kawartha, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 2019-048 to Regulate and License Exhibitions Held for Hire or Gain, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: Special Events up to 300: $100.00; Major Event 300 or more: $500.00; paid at application; refund/waiver for charitable/not-for-profit. Who must license: Any person holding or permitting a Special Event within the Township, unless exempt.
| licence required | yes | s. 3.1 |
| who must license | Any person holding or permitting a Special Event within the Township, unless exempt. | s. 3.1 |
| fee | Special Events up to 300: $100.00; Major Event 300 or more: $500.00; paid at application; refund/waiver for charitable/not-for-profit. | Schedule "B" |
Licenses and regulates exhibitions, concerts, festivals and other public amusements held for hire or gain in North Kawartha under Municipal Act ss.150-151. Scanned PDF (OCR page 1 confirmed).
Township lottery licensing page (link only, not opened).