Business Licensing (General) By-law

By-law Number
2006-266
Last Updated
2024
Purpose
Regulates and governs businesses carried on within the municipality.

This page contains highlights from the Business Licensing (General) By-law; for full information please read the Business Licensing (General) By-law.

Please contact Enforcement Services at 705-739-4241 or enforcement.services@barrie.ca with inquiries about licensing your business.

Every person carrying on, conducting, operating, maintaining, keeping or engaging
in any business specifically identified in this by-law shall be required to obtain a business licence. The by-law outlines details on the general provisions and requirements for business licences including, but not limited to:

  • Applying for a new business licence
  • Renewing a business licence
  • Fees as set out in the fees by-law
  • Changing business ownership, location or premise
  • Inspections

The by-law also outlines the operating criteria for different types of businesses.