Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of Scugog, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licencing By-law No. 135-05 (office consolidation) and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. A licence is required. Fee: Licensing fees as set out in the Fees & Charges By-Law; hawker/peddler fees vary by goods and resident/non-resident; Owner's License transfer fee $50.00.
Business Licencing By-law No. 135-05 (office consolidation)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2.1(a)
who must license
Adult entertainment parlours; fireworks vendors/display; salvage/second-hand goods; hawkers/peddlers; taxicab owners, drivers, brokers; carnivals/midways/special events; clothing donation boxes; group homes.
s. 8.1; s. 9.2; s. 9.7; s. 10.1; s. 11.1; s. 13.1; s. 14.1; s. 15.1; s. 16.1
fee
Licensing fees as set out in the Fees & Charges By-Law; hawker/peddler fees vary by goods and resident/non-resident; Owner's License transfer fee $50.00.
s. 2.36; s. 11.2(a); s. 13.7.1(b)(iii)
renewal
All Licenses expire annually on December 31st at 11:59 p.m.; Taxi Driver/Owner/Broker licenses valid for calendar year; Fireworks License valid 8 days, expires day after Canada Day and day after Victoria Day.
s. 2.19; s. 13.7.1; s. 9.6(e)-(f)
scout note
Scugog's general business licensing by-law (Municipal Act s.151); office consolidation with amendments such as 74-07 (special events part). Sets licence requirements, classes and schedules for businesses in the Township.
Hawkers and Peddlers By-law No. 19-15
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1
who must license
Hawkers and Peddlers, as defined: door-to-door sellers, temporary fixed-location sellers, and sellers without a permanent Township business.
s. 1, definition of 'Hawker and Peddler'
fee
in accordance with the "Fees and Charges By-Law", as amended from time to time, and shall be payable upon submitting an application
s. 2.3
renewal
shall expire on the day specified within the License and shall only be valid within the calendar year for which it was issued
s. 2.6
scout note
Licenses, regulates and governs hawkers and peddlers in the Township of Scugog under Municipal Act ss.8, 11 and 151.