Business Licensing
Business licence applications
We licence trades such as building renovators, HVAC installers and plumbing contracting companies.
- See a full list of licensed contractors in Oakville
Licences are also issued to stationary businesses such as barber shops and beauty salons, motor vehicle service related facilities, food shops and public halls. Mobile business licences are issued for refreshment vehicles, taxicabs and limousines.
The Licensing By-law 2008-093 (pdf, 156 kB) is the by-law that allows us to license and regulate various businesses in the Town of Oakville. Holding a valid business licence is vital to ensure businesses follow by-law regulations and limitations, providing consumer protection.
All business licences are issued annually through the Licensing and By-law Services section of the Clerk's department, which is located in the Town Hall at 1225 Trafalgar Road.
Download a business licence application by clicking on the links below:
Adult Entertainment Parlour Application (pdf, 23 kB)
Adult Videotape Sales Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Animals for Entertainment Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Auctioneer Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Beauty Salon and Barber Shop Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Bed and Breakfast Establishment (pdf, 21 kB)
Bill Distributor Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Billiard Hall Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Body Rub Parlour (pdf, 20 kB)
Body Rubber Application (pdf, 24 kB)
Bowling Alley Application (pdf, 22 kB)
Building Renovator Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Drain Laying Contractor Application (pdf, 22 kB)
Driveway Paving Contractor Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Driving School Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Driving School Vehicle Application (pdf, 23 kB)
Dry Cleaner Launderette Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Exhibition Application (pdf, 22 kB)
Fence Installation Contractor Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Fireworks Vendor Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Food Shop Tobacco Seller (pdf, 22 kB)
HVAC Contractor Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Livery Cab Driver Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Livery Cab Owner Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Lodging House Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Mobile Sign Lessor Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Motor Vehicle Related Facility Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Night Club Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Pet Shops & Kennels Application (pdf, 124 kB)
Plumbing Contractor Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Pool Installer Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Public Hall Application (pdf, 21 kB)
Refreshment Vehicle Application (pdf, 24 kB)
Salvage Yard Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Second Hand Dealer Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Special Occasion Livery Cab Permit Application (pdf, 20 kB)
Special Sale Application (pdf, 26 kB)
Taxicab Broker's Licence Application (pdf, 18 kB)
Tobacco Seller Application (pdf, 21 kB)