Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of Schreiber, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 34-2025 Regulate and Govern Hawkers, Peddlers and Buskers, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Who must license: Hawkers, peddlers, buskers operating on public places; persons going place to place selling goods. Renewal: expires on the last day of the twelfth (12th) month of its issuance; annual fee.
By-law 34-2025 Regulate and Govern Hawkers, Peddlers and Buskers
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.4
who must license
Hawkers, peddlers, buskers operating on public places; persons going place to place selling goods.
s. 2.2, s. 2.4
fee
fifty dollar ($50.00), per visit fee, or one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the calendar year; Schedule "B": $50.00 annual fee (resident), $100.00 annual fee (non resident)
s. 2.5; Schedule "B"
renewal
expires on the last day of the twelfth (12th) month of its issuance; annual fee
s. 2.8; Schedule "B"
scout note
Municipal Act licensing of hawkers, peddlers, buskers and transient traders: $50 resident / $100 non-resident annual fee, 12-month licence, fine schedule. Passed June 23, 2025.
Business Vendor Permits (Schreiber)
Page on transient traders, hawkers and peddlers licence requirements and application.