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Business Licences
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Use BizPaL to discover permits and licences you need from all levels of government to start a new business.
The Kingston Economic Development Corporation has a number of tools and services to help businesses.
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OPENING A BUSINESS? USE BIZPAL
New business ventures benefit from extensive planning and research. Learn which permits and licenses you need for your new business by using BizPaL. You will generally want to start by considering:
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ZONING
The property where your business is to be located must be in compliance with current zoning by-laws as it applies to your particular type of business. This applies to all businesses, including home occupations. Please discuss zoning with the Zoning Administrator at 1211 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-546-4291, ext. 3280. -
GENERAL
You must obtain the required approvals and purchase the license before commencing business. A license in the City of Kingston is valid from January 1st to December 31st of any particular year and must be renewed on or before January 31st of the next year.General Inquiries: 613-546-4291, ext. 3150, licensing@cityofkingston.ca
Before You Start
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VENDOR'S PERMITS - PROVINCIAL SALES TAX:
(Vendor's Permit can also be applied for if, and when, you register your business name.)
Ministry of Finance
Retail Sales tax Branch
1400 Blair Place, Suite 300
Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 9B8
1-800-461-4909
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GOODS AND SERVICES TAX
Registration Department
Revenue Canada Excise
31 Hyperion Court
Postal Bag 2600
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5P3
1-800-959-5525
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REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS NAME
Information is available at:
Ontario Business Centre
51 Heakes Lane
Kingston, Ontario, K7M 9B1
613-536-7372
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BY-LAW TO LICENSE, REGULATE AND GOVERN CERTAIN BUSINESSES |
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A complete schedule of fees and approval requirements for business licences can be found in By-law 2006-213, approved by City Council in 2006. |
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