Canadian Business Licences and Permits

Do you know where to go to get Canadian business licences or permits? Which ones do you need to start or grow your business?

Believe it or not, federal, provincial and local levels of government are working together to make this easy for you via BizPal, the Online Business Permits and Licences Service.

Here’s how you get started:

1. Go to www.bizpal.ca, select English or French and then click on the "BizPal for Entrepreneurs” link.
2. At the bottom of the next page, click on the “click here” link to get started.
3. Select your local government’s name. Note that if your municipality or town/city is not listed, you will need to contact your local government office (i.e. town hall).
4. You will be asked a variety of questions about your current or proposed business.
5. At the end of the questionnaire, you will get a customized list of potential permits and licences that you may require from all levels of government.