Municipal service · Work and business
Get a municipal business licence
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated
Short answer
Many municipalities require a licence to run a business, a home-based business or a short-term rental.
Who handles it
Handled by your municipality: your city, town or regional government.
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Your city or town
Each municipality runs its own, with its own rules and website. Start from your city's page:
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Get a municipal business licence", updated 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/business-licence