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The Municipal Licensing & Standards Division, Licensing Services issues licences and monitors vehicles, stationary businesses and trades to ensure they follow all applicable municipal by-laws.
If you plan to open or to conduct most or part of your business in the Toronto area, you may be required to obtain a business licence. For further information and assistance, please contact:
Stationary Business & Trades Licences
East York Civic Centre
850 Coxwell Avenue, 3rd floor
Toronto, ON M4C 5R1
Information line: 416-392-6700
Fax number: 416-392-3196
Business hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Types of stationary businesses requiring a licence
The Business and Trades Unit issues licences to the following types of stationary businesses and trades.
Issuance of Business Licences is governed by the Licensing Chapter 545 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
Please make your application in person. To help us process your application more quickly, please bring all required documents with you.
If the Business & Trades Unit denies a licence to a business, they will send a notice to the applicant outlining the grounds for the denial and an appeal process. The applicant then may request a hearing of the application for a licence at the Toronto Licensing Tribunal.
Businesses who operate without a licence but require one, are subject to charges under applicable City of Toronto bylaws.
Qualifications and examinations
Some trades or professions must meet certain qualifications by means of verbal or written examination, waiting periods, etc. If you do not see your proposed business listed, or for further information and assistance, please contact us at:
Municipal Licensing and Standards
Licence Application and Renewal
East York Civic Centre
850 Coxwell Avenue
Third Floor
Toronto, ON M4C 5R1
Information line: 416-392-6700
Fax number: 416-392-3196
Business hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Some tips on opening a new business
Here are some things to consider before leasing or purchasing a premise for which a licence is required.
Do you need a permit?
You may be required to obtain a permit as well as a business licence to operate your business. For further information and assistance, please contact the Road Allowance Unit.
Zoning
Before applying for a licence, please check if your proposed business is permitted in the Zoning Bylaw.
We cannot issue a licence to a business that contravenes the Bylaw.
For zoning information, contact the local Toronto Building Customer Service office.
Public garages, restaurants, adult entertainment parlours, body rub establishments, holistic centres, and entertainment establishments/night clubs will require a mandatory Preliminary Project Review (PPR).
Other business licences may also require a PPR. Further information will be provided at the time of application.
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