Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, business licences & permits rules are set by Business License By-Law 01-8098 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Fee: set forth in the Fees and Charges By-Law. Who must license: Every Person carrying on any Business, whether or not it is carried on continuously or on an intermittent or one-time basis.
| licence required | yes | s. 6(b) |
| who must license | Every Person carrying on any Business, whether or not it is carried on continuously or on an intermittent or one-time basis | s. 6(b) |
| fee | set forth in the Fees and Charges By-Law | s. 9(a) |
| renewal | annual | s. 6(c) |
Provides for licensing and regulation of certain businesses and trades, including garage sales, outdoor mobile food vending, and transient traders.
| licence required | yes | Business obtains a Local Vehicle for Hire License |
| who must license | Businesses operating local vehicles for hire services, including taxis, shuttles, limousines or PTP vehicles transporting passengers for compensation. | process to operate any local vehicles for hire service |
| renewal | All licenses and permits are renewed annually. | All licenses and permits are renewed annually. |
Licenses and regulates local vehicles for hire, drivers, vehicle tags, inspections, ride-sharing services, and related safety requirements.