Start a Business in London On

Permits, costs, timeline, and step-by-step requirements.

6 permits2-4 weeks💰 $60–$400

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Overview

Starting a business in London On requires a Business Licence through the Municipal Compliance. Base fee: $60–$400. BIN (Business Identification Number) from ServiceOntario. HST 13% if revenue over CAD $30K. BizPaL tool for permit lookup.

Required Permits

CRA Business Number (federal, free)
Provincial business registration (varies by province)
Municipal business licence
Zoning approval (if applicable)
Health inspection (food businesses)
Fire inspection (some cities)

Step-by-Step Process

1

CRA Business Number (federal, free)

2

Provincial business registration (varies by province)

3

Municipal business licence

4

Zoning approval (if applicable)

5

Health inspection (food businesses)

6

Fire inspection (some cities)

Costs

Estimated total: $60–$400 depending on permits and inspections.

Contact

Municipal Compliance

Phone: 519-661-2489

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Common Mistakes

Middlesex-London Health Unit for food permits
Western University campus area
NOT London UK
Manufacturing/insurance industry base

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