Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Whitby, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing By-law # 5545-04 (consolidation to March 18, 2024), verified 2026-10-28. A licence is required. Who must license: Adult entertainment, body-rub, attendant, operator, owner, auctioneer, exhibition, food premises, lodging house, pawnbroker, salvage/second-hand, boarding house. Renewal: one year from the date of issue.
Business Licensing By-law # 5545-04 (consolidation to March 18, 2024)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
unless he/she has obtained from the Town a licence
Town of Whitby by-law licensing, regulating and governing businesses; Schedule 1 classes, with schedules for adult entertainment, body-rub, auctioneers, exhibitions, food premises and more; administrative penalties.
Business Licences and Permits (Town of Whitby)
Lists licence types (broker, exhibition, general business incl. auctioneer, pawn broker, salvage yard, adult entertainment, limousine and taxi, refreshment vehicle) and application process.