Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Shelburne, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 31-2010 Intermittent or Short Term Sales By-law (amends By-law 11-2001, licensing of persons selling goods or services not permanently established), verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Fee: A) $330.00 for residents; B) $650.00 for non residents; C) Nil for local service clubs; D) Nil for participants in the Shelburne BIA Farmers Market. Who must license: intermittent or short term sales.
By-law No. 31-2010 Intermittent or Short Term Sales By-law (amends By-law 11-2001, licensing of persons selling goods or services not permanently established)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
to license, regulate and govern persons
who must license
intermittent or short term sales
intermittent or short term sales license
fee
A) $330.00 for residents; B) $650.00 for non residents; C) Nil for local service clubs; D) Nil for participants in the Shelburne BIA Farmers Market
Schedule "A"
scout note
Amends Town of Shelburne By-law 11-2001, which licenses and regulates itinerant/short-term sellers, by replacing its Schedule A (licence classes and fees); rescinds By-law 10-2006.
Business Applications Licences and Permits (Town of Shelburne web page)
Town page listing business licences (restaurants, retail, services, health and wellness, mobile food, taxi, vehicle for hire), with application form and fees.
Shelburne By-laws index
Town by-law index; no business licensing by-law listed.