Business licences & permits — Tillsonburg, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Tillsonburg, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing By-law 3666 (Town of Tillsonburg) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Fee: Set out in current Town of Tillsonburg Rates & Fees By-Law; no fee for certain non-profit/charitable events. Who must license: Businesses in Town; auctioneers; salespersons/vendors; mobile vending; refreshment vehicles/stands; pawnbrokers; second hand goods dealers.
Business Licensing By-law 3666 (Town of Tillsonburg)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4.1
who must license
Businesses in Town; auctioneers; salespersons/vendors; mobile vending; refreshment vehicles/stands; pawnbrokers; second hand goods dealers
s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 6.1; s. 7.0; s. 8.1
fee
Set out in current Town of Tillsonburg Rates & Fees By-Law; no fee for certain non-profit/charitable events
s. 3.2; s. 8.14; s. 9.1
renewal
Annual, Jan 1 to Dec 31; re-apply one month prior to expiry; s. 4 no renewals; pawnbroker renewal by Dec 31 preceding year
s. 3.3; s. 3.20; s. 4.1; s. 8.11
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General business licensing by-law administered by the Town Clerk as Licensing Officer. Laserfiche viewer: text not retrievable, enactment confirmed only from the town Business Licences page.
By-law 4051 Vehicles for Hire Licensing By-law
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3.1(a)
who must license
Group Transportation Vehicle, Limousine, Taxicab Business Owners, Drivers, and Vehicles.
s. 3.1(a)(i)-(iii)
fee
Owner, driver, and vehicle licence fees are prescribed in the Town of Tillsonburg's Rates and Fees By-law.
s. 3.4.1(b), s. 3.4.2(b), s. 3.4.3(b)
renewal
annual
s. 2.1 "Annual Licence"
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Town taxi / vehicle-for-hire licensing by-law listed on By-Laws page. Laserfiche viewer: text not retrievable.
Business Licences
Lists licensed classes under By-law 3666: home occupation, new business, salesperson, auctioneer, kennel, food vending/refreshment vehicle stands, event organizer, pawnbroker; application form online.
Lottery Licences
Town issues lottery licences (raffles, bingo, break-open, bazaar) to eligible organizations based in Tillsonburg; AGCO manual applies.