Business licences & permits — Woolwich, Ontario

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

In the Township of Woolwich, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Licensing By-law No. 61-2025 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Renewal: Annual; expires December 31 of corresponding year unless otherwise stated; Drain Layer renewals due January 31; trailer park licence by June 1 each year.

Licensing By-law No. 61-2025 (consolidated) adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 18(a)
who must license Food trucks, stationary refreshment vehicles, food carts, salespersons/temporary sales vendors/roadside vendors, drain layers, trailer park owners for recreational trailers. s. 18(a); Schedule A, ss. 1, 9, 18; Schedule B, ss. 1, 7; Schedule C, s. 1; Schedule D, s. 1
fee As set out in Township's Fees and Charges By-law; late/examination fees as set out in that By-law; Recreational Trailer fees charged annually, monthly/portion; fees except first 30 days may be payable in advance. s. 17(b); Schedule A, ss. 6(b), 16(b), 23(b); Schedule B, s. 3(b); Schedule C, ss. 1(b), 3, 4; Schedule D, ss. 2, 4, 5
renewal Annual; expires December 31 of corresponding year unless otherwise stated; Drain Layer renewals due January 31; trailer park licence by June 1 each year. s. 16; Schedule C, ss. 4-6; Schedule D, ss. 1, 4
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Township of Woolwich general licensing by-law to license and regulate businesses; Parts on administration, refusal, expiry, suspension, appeal, enforcement and penalty. Schedule A covers refreshment vehicles (Class A food trucks) with application requirements; further trade schedules follow.

Woolwich By-laws index

Township by-law listing linking the Licensing By-law 61-2025 and lottery licensing pages.

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