Browse Businesses in Canada by Licence Type
Businesses operating in Canada often require a business licence issued by a municipal or provincial authority. These licences help regulate different types of commercial activities and ensure businesses meet local standards and regulations. This directory allows users to explore companies based on their licence type, making it easier to identify businesses operating under specific regulatory categories.
Each licence category may include companies from different industries and locations across Canada. By selecting a licence type, you can view businesses that hold that licence, along with additional company information such as business sector, location, and operational status.
All Business Licence Types in Canada
Browse the complete list of business licence categories available in this directory.
- Retail Dealer - Premises 7,125
- Food Primary 6,103
- House Rental Licence 4,379
- Food Service - Premises (Seating) 3,136
- Food Service - Premises 2,365
- Manufacturer 2,320
- Liquor Primary 2,252
- Wholesaler 2,115
- Personal Service 1,635
- Commercial 1,587
- Home-Based Business - General 1,521
- Home Based 1,424
- Alcohol Beverage Sales (Restaurant) 1,411
- Contractor 1,303
- Home-Based Business - Contractor 1,257
- Eating Establishment 1,252
- Office - General 1,169
- Food Service - Premises (No Seating) 1,138
- Motor Vehicle Repair And Service (1) 1,072
- Contractor (No Provincial Licence Required) 1,054
- Inter-Municipal Business Licence (Imbl) 944
- Tobacco Retailer 942
- Home Occupation, Office 933
- Apartment Building Operator (1 To 3 Storeys) 918
- Outdoor Patio 901
- Non-Resident Business 761
- Public Garage 735
- Massage Centre (Commercial) 719
- Commercial/Industrial 675
- Licensee Retail Store 670
- Food Shop 596
- Retail Trader - General 1 - 10 Persons 561
- Contractor - Building 550
- Motor Vehicle Dealer - Premises 505
- Alcohol Beverage Sales (Drinking Est/Restaurant) 481
- Entertainment Establishment 443
- Contractor - Misc. 438
- Contractor - Electrical 435
- Liquor Store 399
- Health Services - Therapist (Reg'D) 386
- Wholesaler - General 1 - 50 Persons 375
- Charitable Organization 356
- Apartment - Per Dwelling Unit 355
- Personal Service Establishment 353
- School (Prov. Not Required) 345
- Secondhand Dealer 332
- Warehousing 331
- Restaurant 11 - 50 Seats 314
- Warehouse - General 1 - 50 Persons 313
- Fuel Sales/Storage 308
- Manufacturer - General 1 - 50 Persons 283
- Not For Profit 275
- Personal Service (Independent Chair Operator) 270
- Contractor'S Shop And Yard 261
- Personal Service (Tattoo) 239
- Motor Vehicle Repair And Service (2-Prov N/R) 230
- Apartment Building Operator (4 Or More Storeys) 228
- Auto Body Shop 219
- Mobile Business 215
- Ubrew/Uvin 209
- Cannabis Store 200
- Health Services - Dentist/Dental Serv. 200
- Retail Trader - Food 1 - 10 Persons 199
- Contractor - Plumbing 191
- Health Services - General 177
- Personal Service (Fitness Conditioning) 175
- Health Services - Physician & Surgeon 161
- Restaurant - Take Out 159
- Real Estate Or Insurance Office 157
- Auto Repair Shop 141
- Alarm Agency 127
- Contractor - Heating 124
- Passenger Directed Vehicle - Per Standard Vehicle 123
- Office - Accountant 121
- Restaurant 1 - 10 Seats 113
- Private School 108
- Distribution Manager 105
- Fabric Cleaning 101
- Hotel/Motel 98
- Research/Development/Lab 98
- Office - Engineer 97
- Restaurant 51 - 150 Seats 96
- Computer Services - General 95
- Miscellaneous Resident 95
- Cleaning Service (Commercial & Residential) 87
- Health Services - Acupuncture 87
- Financial Services - General 85
- Wholesaler - Chemicals, Flammables & Food 1 - 50 Persons 77
- Kennel Service/Pet Dealer 77
- Manufacturer - Processing Food 1 - 50 Persons 77
- Peddler - Food 74
- Car Dealer - New & Used 71
- Amusement Arcade 70
- Photographer 70
- Wine Store 69
- Alcohol Beverage Manufacturer 67
- Auto Body Repair & Painting 65
- Cleaning Service (Commercial Only) 65
- Salvage Yard/Auto Wrecker 64
- Home Occupation, Residential 63
- Contractor - Landscaping 62
- Body Rub Centre (Grandfathered Massage Centre Commercial) 61
- Retail Dealer - Premises (Mail Order) 60
- School (Prov. Approved) 60
- Parking Lot 59
- Market 56
- Residential Care Facility (11 Or More ) 55
- Office - Barrister & Solicitor 53
- Second Hand Shop 53
- Coin And/Or Note Operated Machines 51
- Retail Trader - General 11 - 50 Persons 51
- Childcare Facilities 48
- Contractor - Excavating 47
- Home-Based Business - Craft 47
- Motor Vehicle Dealer - No Premises 47
- Health Services - Chiropractor 46
- Health Services - Optometrist/Optician 44
- Personal Care Facility - (Daycare - Children) 43
- Printer 43
- Restaurant 151 & Over Seats 43
- Lodging House 42
- Office - Cartage / Express 41
- School (Driver Education) 41
- Bank 39
- Catering 38
- Retail Sale, Rental & Repair 37
- Alcohol Beverage Sales (Drinking Establishment) 36
- Travel Agent 35
- Film Production Company 33
- Public Halls 33
- Gas Service Station 32
- Exercise Studio / Gym 30
- Warehouse - Chemicals, Flammables & Food 1 - 50 Persons 29
- Tv, Radio &/Or Production Studio 1 - 50 Persons 28
- Body Rub Centre 28
- Container Depot 27
- Annual Licence For Shared Or Private Room(S) 26
- Manufacturing 25
- Film Location 24
- Food Service - No Premises 24
- Salvage Yard 22
- Trade Show (Facility) 21
- Furniture Refinishing 21
- Payday Lender (Grandfathered) 21
- Distribution Manager (Direct Sales) 20
- Non Profit Societies 20
- Car Wash/Detailing 19
- Full Service Food Vehicle 19
- Laundry Plant/Laundromat 19
- Passenger Directed Vehicle - Per Accessible Vehicle 19
- Health Services - Laboratory 17
- Portable Food Vendor 17
- Advertiser Canvasser Or Distributor 16
- Distribution Manager (Food Products) 16
- Animal Services 15
- Annual Licence For Entire Dwelling Unit 15
- Cannabis Facility 15
- Liquor Establishment - Beer & Wine Store 15
- Office - Architect 15
- Veterinarian 14
- Cinema 14
- Places Of Amusement 14
- Retail Trader - Food 11 - 50 Persons 14
- Manufacturer - General 51 - 150 Persons 13
- Manufacturer - Processing Chemicals Or Flammables 1 - 50 Persons 13
- Residential Care Facility (4-10 Res.) 13
- Warehousing - Indoor Storage 12
- Car/Truck Rental 12
- Credit Union 12
- Annual Licence For Non-Principal Residence Unit 11
- Bed & Breakfast Annual Licence For Bed And Breakfasts Licensed Prior To The Adoption Date Of Fees And Charges Bylaw No. 2012, 2007, Amendment Bylaw 11
- Contractor - Painting 11
- Private Patrol & Guard Service (Mobile) 11
- Tailor/Seamstress 11
This page provides an overview of business licence categories used by companies operating across Canada. Select a licence type to explore businesses holding that licence and discover companies operating in different cities and provinces throughout the country.