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If you operate a business in the Municipality of Greenstone, you may need a business licence. The Municipality requires that some businesses be licenced to ensure public health, safety, and fair business practices.

Apply for business licence

To apply or renew your business licence, you must fill out the business licence application and send it to the Municipality by email or in-person. The license can be paid for at the Ward Office, by mail (cheque), debit card, credit card.

When an application is received, we carry out inspections for the building, by-law and from the fire department. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is also notified. You will be issued your business license if inspections are satisfactory.

If you have any questions, please contact our Protective Services and Planning Services Department.

Types of business licences include:

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Food handling
  • Non-resident produce dealer
  • Hairdresser
  • Hawker or peddler
  • Lodging or rooming house
  • Pawn broker
  • Second-hand store
  • Transient trader

Please note that food handling businesses include restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, refreshment stands, food stores and public halls.

Renewal date

Please ensure that your business licence is renewed by February 15, 2021 for the upcoming year.

Licence fees

Business licence fees apply to the following:

  • Bed and Breakfast - $115.38
  • Food handling - $38.44
  • Non-resident produce dealer - $115.38
  • Hairdresser - $38.44
  • Hawker or peddler - $554.85
  • Lodging or rooming house - $38.44
  • Pawn broker - $49.42
  • Second-hand store - $38.44
  • Transient trader - $554.85

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