Business Licences and Permits

If you operate a business in the Town of Whitby, you may need a business licence or permit. The Town licences certain types of businesses to ensure public health, safety and fair business practices.

Business licensing procedures and regulations differ from one municipality to another. Connect with By-law Services before opening a business in Whitby.

Business licences

A Business licence may be required to operate your business in the Town, including food premises, auctioneers, exhibitions, salvage yards, secondhand shops, pawnbrokers and adult entertainment owners and operators.

To apply for a business licence, complete the corresponding application and submit it to the By-law Services Division. Application processing may take up to 10 business days.

Specific business licences

The following types of businesses have specific application forms and requirements:

• Fireworks – Mobile Sales Premises
• Group Homes
• Home-Based Businesses
• Limousine and Taxi Licences
• Refreshment Vehicles
• Download Food Premises Application Form
• Download the General Business Licence Application
• Download Lodging House Application Form
• Download Exhibition Licence Application Form
• Download Broker Licence Application Form

 Click on the picture provided below to access an interactive map that displays all licensed businesses within our community.

• The map allows you to browse businesses by name, location, and category for ease of navigation.
• You can generate a list of licenced businesses based on your search criteria, making it easier to find the specific business you're looking for.
• This new feature is designed to help you find a particular business or browse the many options available in our community with ease.

If you have any questions regarding business licences in Whitby, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our team is always happy to help.