Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Toronto, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing (By-law 514-2002, as amended), verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Who must license: Persons carrying on trades, businesses, or occupations listed in § 545-2A, including auctioneers, body-rub parlours, pedicabs, holistic centres. Renewal: Valid for one year; renewed on the anniversary of first issuance.
Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing (By-law 514-2002, as amended)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 545-2A
who must license
Persons carrying on trades, businesses, or occupations listed in § 545-2A, including auctioneers, body-rub parlours, pedicabs, holistic centres.
s. 545-2A
renewal
Valid for one year; renewed on the anniversary of first issuance.
s. 545-6A
scout note
General business licensing chapter: licence requirement, Toronto Licensing Tribunal, grounds for denial, renewals, inspections and offences, plus per-trade articles (driving schools, body-rub, etc.). Amended through 2024 (By-law 492-2024).