Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Petrolia, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 39-2013 Prohibit Sale or Hire of Goods or Services by Transient Traders, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Fee: subject to a fee as determined by Town of Petrolia staff based on the goods for sale and the length of the business license to be granted. Renewal: temporary; expires on a said date.
By-law No. 39-2013 Prohibit Sale or Hire of Goods or Services by Transient Traders
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 1
who must license
Transient Traders offering goods, wares or merchandise for sale; persons operating temporary/intermittent/one-time business, commerce or trade on road allowance, municipally owned/private property, or public space.
s. 1; "Transient Trader" includes any person commencing business
fee
subject to a fee as determined by Town of Petrolia staff based on the goods for sale and the length of the business license to be granted
Special Provisions, 1.
renewal
temporary; expires on a said date
business license would be temporary and would expire on a said date
scout note
Prohibits transient traders operating without a Business Licence on public or private property; $200 fine plus costs; council may exempt case by case with a fee. Excludes garage sales.
Business Licence Application Forms (Town of Petrolia)
Forms page with New Business Licence, Home Occupation Licence, Refreshment Vehicles Special Events Permit and lottery forms; the Business Licensing By-law itself was not found posted.