Business Permits & Licences
Business Permits & Licences
Starting a business?
You may require a municipal business licence. The City of Kingston licenses, regulates and governs certain types of businesses operating within the Municipality for the purpose of public health and safety, consumer protection and nuisance prevention. The Licensing & Enforcement Division guides business owners through the licensing process and provides entrepreneurs with tools and resources as they plan and prepare to launch their new business venture in the City of Kingston.
Learn more about opening a business in Kingston.
Getting a municipal business licence
To get a business licence and ensure you receive the information and application that applies to the type of business you are proposing, contact the City's licensing department at:
- licensingapplications@cityofkingston.ca
- 613-546-4291 ext. 3150
- in person at 1211 John Counter Blvd.
Business licence renewals
Business licences are valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually by December 31.
Renewal notices are sent out to business owners by the licensing department in early November. Business licences can be renewed:
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In Person: At 1211 John Counter Boulevard, or 216 Ontario Street.
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Mail: A cheque and a copy of your renewal notice to: City of Kingston, Licensing & Enforcement Department, 216 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2Z3.
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Phone: Call 613-546-4291 ext. 3150 with Visa, M/C and AMEX.
What is BizPaL?
BizPaL is an online service that helps business owners identify what is required by the federal, provincial and municipal government to start, operate and grow a business.
The service was developed to help access information about business permits, licences and other information, business owners may require, quickly and easily.
