Permits and licences

Your business may need numerous licences and permits from different levels of government. Use this permits and licences search to find out which ones may apply to your business.

Please note that not all provinces and municipalities are providing information for the search and not all industry sectors are included. Also, your business may need to comply with regulations or other obligations that do not involve permits and licences.

• Key Business Permits and Licences in the Province of Quebec
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/3830/
  Learn about frequently required permits and licences for businesses operating in the province of Quebec.
• Access Nova Scotia
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3215/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Find out how to register your business, obtain required permits and licences, and get information on provincial government business programs and services.
• FrontCounter BC
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2877/
  Applies to: British Columbia
  If you are operating a business in the natural resource industry (mining, forestry, agriculture, water and land), FrontCounterBC provides services to help you with the industry's necessary authorizations, applications, licenses and permits.
• Government Service Centres - Permits and Licences
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2994/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get the permits and licences and approvals you need to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Government of New Brunswick Services Website for Business and Industry
  
  http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/AlphaList.asp?PublicSectionID1=9&AlphaType1=B
  Search the provincial Services website, Business and Industry section, for information on regulations, permits, licences, fees, forms, contacts and online transactions.