Establishes a system of licensing for stationary businesses in Brampton under the Municipal Act's business-licensing and consumer-protection powers. Repeals Business Licensing By-law 332-2013; amended by By-law 2-2026.
Business licences & permits — Brampton, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Brampton, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing By-law 184-2023 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required.
| licence required | yes | s. 5(4) "No Person shall carry on or engage in any business listed in subsections 5(1) (a) through to and including (m) unless the Person is licensed" |
| who must license | Driving school operators/instructors/vehicle owners, limousine owners/drivers, refreshment vehicle owners/drivers, taxicab/accessible taxicab owners/drivers/brokers, personal transportation companies, peddlers | s. 5(1)(a)–(m) |
| fee | Driving School Operator $187.00; Driving School Instructor 1yr $116.00, 2yr $234.00, 3yr $350.00, 4yr $466.00; Driving School Motor Vehicle Owner $207.00; Limousine Owner $324.00; Limousine Driver 1yr $116.00, 2yr $234.00, 3yr $350.00, 4yr $466.00; Refreshment Class A/D $353.00, Class B/C $285.00; Refreshment Driver (all classes) 1yr $116.00, 2yr $234.00, 3yr $350.00, 4yr $466.00; Special Events $134.00; Taxicab Broker New $744.00, Renewal $583.00; Taxicab/Accessible Taxicab Owner New $4,623.00, Renewal $418.00; Conditional Licence Renewal-No Vehicle $61.00; Transfer $441.00; Taxi Driver 1yr $116.00, 2yr $234.00, 3yr $350.00, 4yr $466.00; Personal Transportation Company New and Yearly Renewal $24,519.00 plus monthly per-trip fee; Peddler 1yr $116.00; Late Renewal $66.00; Closed Application Fee $79.00; Replacement Plate $79.00; Vehicle Inspection Fee $153.00 | Appendix A |
| renewal | Generally 1 year; Driver licences expire on date of birth (renewable for 2 or 4 years per ss. 14, 14.1); Owner licences expire per Appendix B schedule (e.g. Limousine Owner Sept 30, Taxicab/Accessible Taxicab Owner Feb 28, Refreshment Vehicle June 30); PTC licence 1 year from issuance; Peddler Owner expires April 30; fees auto-increase annually by Toronto CPI each January 1 | s. 14; s. 14.1; Appendix B; Appendix A (CPI escalator clause) |
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Establishes a system of licensing for mobile businesses (mobile vendors/peddlers) in Brampton. Repeals Licensing By-law 67-2014; amended by By-laws 142-2025 and 90-2026.
Regulates the use and erection of signs (permits, sign types, size/placement restrictions) within the City of Brampton. Repeals By-law 161-95; extensively amended by 90+ subsequent by-laws through 116-2025.