Start a Business in Moncton

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

✔ 6 permits⏱ 2-4 weeks💰 $50–$300

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Overview

Starting a business in Moncton requires a Business Licence through the Finance Department. Base fee: $50–$300. HST 15%. Bilingual province (EN/FR).

✓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)

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)

Estimated total: $50–$300 depending on permits and inspections.

Finance Department

Phone: 506-853-3550

⚠ Regional health authority for food permits

⚠ HST 15%

⚠ Bilingual city (EN/FR)

⚠ Hub city — transportation businesses

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