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# Business Applications Licences and Permits
You need a business license or permit in order to own or operate certain businesses in the Town of Shelburne. Explore the different business licenses available and apply today.
### Provincial Business Registration
In order to operate a business in the Province of Ontario, you need to register your business through Service Ontario.
### Shelburne Business Licenses
If you are opening a restaurant, retail, service or other type of business, within the Town of Shelburne, you will need one of the following licenses:
Restaurants and Eating Establishments
Retail and Wholesale
Services
### Additional Business Licences types
Health and Wellness
Mobile Food and Refreshment
Veterinarians and Groomers
### Other Business Licences and Permits
Sign Permit
Outdoor Patio
Lottery Licence
Vehicle for Hire Licences
Fireworks
### Holiday Retail Exemptions
If you would like to open and operate a business on a federal or provincial holiday, you will need to complete a Retail Business Holiday Exemption Application Form.
Contact Us
**Administrative Office**
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-925-2600
Fax: 519 -925-6134
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