Business licences & permits — Pembroke, Ontario

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

In the City of Pembroke, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 2020-16 Business Licensing By-law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Who must license: Transient traders, mobile food unit operators, door-to-door sales persons, and non-resident businesses conducting business in Pembroke. Renewal: Mobile food units: annual or semi-annual (6 months); transient traders: maximum 14 days.

By-law No. 2020-16 Business Licensing By-law adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.1; s. 3.3
who must license Transient traders, mobile food unit operators, door-to-door sales persons, and non-resident businesses conducting business in Pembroke. s. 3.1; s. 3.6(a); s. 3.15; s. 3.18
fee Transient traders: $250.00/event resident, $500.00/event non-resident. Mobile food units: $50.00 special events, $250.00 annual, $125.00 semi-annual (6 months). PBIA additional Associate Membership fee $150.00. Not-for-profit: no licence fee but must register. 2026 amended fees: resident $302.00, non-resident $603.95, special events $60.40, annual $302.00, semi-annual $151.00; CPI adjustment 1.90%. Schedule "B"; s. 3.16; s. 3.17; s. 6.1; 2026 Business License Fees
renewal Mobile food units: annual or semi-annual (6 months); transient traders: maximum 14 days. Schedule "B"; s. 3.4
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City of Pembroke by-law to licence and govern certain businesses under Municipal Act ss.150-151; licence classes, conditions, land-use compliance, offences.

By-law No. 2023-88 Taxi By-law adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 5(3)
who must license Every person who uses, operates, or keeps a vehicle as a taxicab within the City; separate license for every taxicab. s. 5(3); s. 5(4)
fee Taxicab License $500.00; Taxicab License Renewal $200.00; Replacement License for Taxicab $75.00; Unscheduled Resealing of a taximeter $50.00; Late Fees for Taxicab License $100.00; pro-rated fee: $500 fee divided by remaining months to license expiry date. Schedule "A"
renewal annual; expires December 31 each year; renewal fees due within 30 days of expiry s. 5(6); s. 5(8)
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City of Pembroke rules for licensing and operation of taxicabs: owner and driver licences, fares, licences expire Dec 31.

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