Educational how-to
Business licensing at the city level
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Many businesses need a municipal licence
Food, lodging, taxis and trades are common examples.
The city by-law lists classes and fees
Provincial statutes give the city authority to licence.
Incorporation does not replace the licence
Do both if both apply.
Use the municipal finder then the city licence page
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Official law on this site: municipal-local-government.
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