{
 "topic": "business-licensing",
 "label": "Business licences & permits",
 "question": "Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?",
 "jurisdiction": "Yukon",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/yt/business-licensing/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003505",
   "name": "Dawson",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/yt/dawson/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/dawson/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/dawson/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Business Licence Bylaw #2018-09",
   "document_number": "2018-09",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/dawson/business-licensing/bylaw-2018-09/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dawson, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw #2018-09, verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Who must license: Any person carrying on or operating any business within the City, unless exempted. Renewal: expires at midnight on the 31st day of December in any given year."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003506",
   "name": "Faro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/yt/faro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/faro/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/faro/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Business License Bylaw 2024-11",
   "document_number": "2024-11",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/faro/business-licensing/bylaw-2024-11/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Faro, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Business License Bylaw 2024-11, verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Who must license: All businesses, except charitable organizations, trade shows under 10 days, professional health services, and public utilities. Renewal: Annual, expires on January 31 of the following year."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003507",
   "name": "Haines Junction",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Municipal Business License Bylaw 105-96",
   "document_number": "105-96",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/haines-junction/business-licensing/bylaw-105-96/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Haines Junction, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Municipal Business License Bylaw 105-96, verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Renewal: Annual; expires midnight December 31; renewal due by January 31 of succeeding year to avoid penalty."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003508",
   "name": "Mayo",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/mayo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/mayo/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/mayo/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw #319",
   "document_number": "319",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/mayo/business-licensing/regulations-319/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Mayo, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw #319, verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Fee: All Businesses $40.00; Special Event $15.00; Junior $ 5.00; Hobby License $15.00; Hawkers $5.00 per day; one half fee July 1-Dec 31. Who must license: Any person carrying on business within the Village, except those exempted by Yukon statute or holding inter-municipal license."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003509",
   "name": "Teslin",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/yt/teslin/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/teslin/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/teslin/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Business Licence ByLaw 20-241",
   "document_number": "20-241",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/teslin/business-licensing/bylaw-20-241/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Teslin, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence ByLaw 20-241, verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Fee: $ 165.00 per calendar year; Retail Cannabis $2,000.00; Transfer $ 50.00; 60% of the fee after June 30th; 10% monthly late renewal. Renewal: calendar year, expires December 31st of each year."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003511",
   "name": "Whitehorse",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/business-licensing/",
   "json": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/business-licensing.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
   "document": "Business License Bylaw 2017-24 (Office Consolidation, consolidated to Bylaw 2019-13)",
   "document_number": "2017-24",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/yt/whitehorse/business-licensing/bylaw-2017-24/",
   "answer": "In the City of Whitehorse, Yukon, business licences & permits rules are set by Business License Bylaw 2017-24 (Office Consolidation, consolidated to Bylaw 2019-13), verified 2026-09-29. A licence is required. Who must license: Any person, company, or organization conducting business within City boundaries. Includes non-profits charging for services and operators of >3 vending machines. Renewal: Standard: 12 month period, expires 12 months from issue. Seasonal: 6 consecutive months."
  }
 ],
 "not_on_file": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003504",
   "name": "Carmacks",
   "path": "/ca/yt/carmacks/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003510",
   "name": "Watson Lake",
   "path": "/ca/yt/watson-lake/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-29"
  }
 ]
}