Business Licences
A Municipal Business Licence is required to operate most businesses in the City of Woodstock. Please see our Business Licence Guide for information on the process. Interested in a seasonal patio? Learn more about the requirements for seasonal patios.
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Application Forms, Requirements, and Fees
Bylaw details for each type of business licence can be found in the Woodstock Municipal Code.
| Business Type | Description | Form | Fee |
| Adult Entertainment | Service designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations. | Application form | $5,250 |
| Auctioneer | Good for sale by public auction. | Application form | $90 |
| Body Rub Parlour | Premise where a body rub is performed. | Application form | $5,250 |
| Business | Any home occupation, retail business offering goods, wares or services for sale to the public. | $150 | |
| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 1 - Door-to-Door Sales Business, person or organization engaged in solicitation, sales, purchase or rental of goods, wares, merchandise or services. |
$140 | |
| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 2 - Door-to-Door Salesperson Individual engaged in solicitation, sales, purchase or rental of goods, wares, merchandise or services. |
$80 | |
| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 3 - Day Sale Sale of manufactured goods such as electronics, sports equipment and tools at one location. |
$650 / per day | |
| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 4 - Craft Show Canadian crafts people, goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale at one location. |
$140 / per event $55 / non-profit |
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| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 5 - Trade Show Sales by several manufacturers or distributors of goods, wares or merchandise at one location. |
$140 / per event $55 / non-profit |
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| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 6 - Antique/Collectible Show/ Flea Market Sales of antiques or collectibles or goods wares or merchandise at one location. |
$140 / per event $55 / non-profit |
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| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 7 - Event Sale Sale by several manufacturers or distributors of goods, wares or merchandise associated with an organized event - social function sports competition at one location. |
$80 / per event $55 / non-profit |
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| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 8 - Seasonal Sales Sales such as but not limited to gardening products, Christmas Tree and farm products for a period of up to five (5) months. |
$130 / per month and location | |
| Business Operated on a Temporary Basis |
Class 9 - General Excluding those defined in Section 591.2.2 where permitted at one location. |
$110 / per day | |
| Circus and Carnival |
Licensed per event. | $165 | |
| Donation Drop Box |
Regulates and governs donation boxes within city limits. | $25 / per box | |
| Kennel | Breeding, raising, keeping, training or boarding of three (3) or more dogs. | $100 | |
| Newspaper & Magazine Boxes |
Establish display boxes on municipal streets. |
$55 / new location $30 / renewal |
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| Pawnbroker & Second Hand Goods Dealer |
Sale of used goods offering a buy-back service. |
$400 / pawnbroker $60 / second hand |
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| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 1 - Chip Wagon |
$360 / per vehicle | |
| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 2 - Ice Cream Cart |
$200 / first vehicle $60 / additional |
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| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 3 - Food Cart |
$200 / first vehicle $60 / additional |
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| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 4 - Refreshment Cart |
$200 / first vehicle $60 / additional |
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| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 5 - Food Truck |
$375 / per vehicle | |
| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 6 - Lunch Vehicle |
$340 / per vehicle | |
| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 7 - Public Event Refreshment Vehicle | $75 / per event/date | |
| Refreshment Vehicles |
Class 8 - Operator Licence | $30 / per operator | |
| Special Transportation Services Vehicle |
Operate a service of accepting calls, orders and/or dispatching licensed vehicles. | Application form | $140 / per vehicle |
| Special Transportation Services Vehicle |
Person licensed to convey individuals to specific locations and assist them to conduct the activity. | Application form | $90 |
| Taxi/Limousine Broker |
Licensed to accept calls, orders and/or dispatching licensed vehicles used for hire. |
$1,000 / initial fee $140 / per vehicle |
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| Taxi/Limousine Driver |
An individual who drives a licensed taxi/limousine. | $90 |
Contact Us
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291
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