Business Licensing

Licensed Businesses: 

  • Adult Entertainment Establishment (Owner and Operator) 
  • Eating Establishment and/or Food Shop Application - for restaurants, food shops, and caterers 
    • Please include a copy of ID, Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation, as well as a lease or letter of permission to operate from owner of the building with your application.
  • Hairstylist (Stationary and Mobile)
  • Kennel
  • Lodging House
  • Master Plumber
  • Peddler
  • Pet Shop
  • Plumbing Contractor
  • Public Halls
  • Refreshment Vehicle - for food trucks, carts, tents; for the ability to cook on-site
    • If you will not be using a vehicle, please include a description of the set up, as well as a copy of ID, and Business Name Registration and/or Articles of Incorporation. Contact Licensing & Enforcement at 807-577-MLEO (6536) or email us for more information.
  • Second Hand Goods, Pawnbroker, Salvage Dealer and Auctioneer 
  • Trailer Park
  • Vehicle for Hire - Businesses

Vehicle for Hire - Drivers - please contact your business/broker representative.

For home business regulations, please see our Zoning By-law. 

Contact Us

City Hall:
500 Donald Street E, P.O. Box 800
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5K4
City Hall: (807) 625-2230
TTY: (807) 622-2225

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