Business licences & permits — St. Thomas, Ontario

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

The City of St. Thomas, Ontario has 4 adopted bylaws on file: By-law 10-2003 - Sale of Perishable Goods (Letter); By-law 23-2002 - Regulate Sale of Goods; By-law 41-2025 - Signs (Consolidated, amended by By-law 16-2026); Taxi By-Law 145-2013 (Consolidated Feb 17 2023), verified 2026-08-23.

By-law 10-2003 - Sale of Perishable Goods (Letter) adopted bylaw

Licenses vendors selling perishable goods (e.g. produce, food) within the City of St. Thomas, setting licensing requirements for mobile/temporary sellers.

By-law 23-2002 - Regulate Sale of Goods adopted bylaw

Licenses persons selling goods door-to-door or by peddling/hawking within St. Thomas; sets vendor/peddler licensing requirements and fees.

By-law 41-2025 - Signs (Consolidated, amended by By-law 16-2026) adopted bylaw

Regulates erection and maintenance of advertising signs and devices in St. Thomas: sign permits required, and size/type/location standards.

Taxi By-Law 145-2013 (Consolidated Feb 17 2023) adopted bylaw

Licenses and regulates taxicabs, drivers and owners operating in the City of St. Thomas, including plate issuance and vehicle standards.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: https://www.stthomas.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Business licences & permits in other municipalities