Business Licences
Pickering issues a variety of licences, including those shown below.
| Business Type | Fees | Application | Governing By-law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Video | $1,600.00 | Adult Video Store Licence | Video By-law |
| Automobile Wrecking Yard | $266 per year | Business Licence | Business By-law |
| Boarding Kennel | $266 per year $62.00 late renewal penalty |
Boarding Kennel Licence | Boarding Kennel By-law |
| Breeder | $266 per year $62.00 late renewal penalty |
Breeder Licence | Breeder By-law |
| Carnival | $100.00 for first day and $50.00 for each subsequent day |
Carnival Licence | Carnival By-law |
| Hawker & Peddler | $54 - per day/per location or $531 - per calendar year for stationary use |
Hawker & Peddler Licence | Hawker & Peddler By-law |
| Home-Based Business | $78.00 | Home-Based Business Application | Home-Based Business Licensing By-law |
| Horse Riding Establishments | $266.00 initial licence $62.00 late fee |
Horse Riding Establishment Licence | Horse By-law |
| Markets | $213.00 day if <100 stalls $1,065.00 day if >100 stalls |
Business Licence | Business By-law |
| Petshop | $266 per year $62.00 late renewal penalty |
Pet Shop Licence | Pet Shop By-law |
| Public Halls | $26.00 | Business Licence | Business By-law |
| Refreshment Vehicle Licence | $531 per year | Hawker & Peddler By-law |
Dog/Cat Licences
The City of Pickering requires that all dogs and cats be licensed on an annual basis. By licensing your pet, you increase their chance of being reunited with you should they ever get lost. Please see the Animal Services page for details.
Taxi Licence
To be a Taxicab Driver, Taxicab Owner, or Taxicab Broker operating within the City of Pickering, you must qualify and acquire a valid licence. Applicants must apply to the Clerk's Office, Civic Complex, One The Esplanade, Pickering. View the Taxi Licence page for details.
Contact Us
Municipal Enforcement Services
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7
905.420.4611
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