Town launches new online business licence application

The Town of Oakville has launched a new online application for business licensing. The new process allows businesses requiring new licences, or looking to renew their licence, to fill out an application, submit documentation, and complete payment – all in one convenient online space.

This is the latest addition to a number of services already offered on oakville.ca to support residents, businesses, and the local economy.

Businesses can access the online application by visiting the Online Services page. A secure account is needed to submit an online application and access many of our other services.

The town has been advising existing licensed businesses of the transition from email and in-person to online through notifications attached to their renewal letters. To assist customers with the transition to this new online format, new business licence applications will be accepted by email until January 1, 2022 and any existing licensees applying for renewal will have until January 15, 2022. After this time, all applications will be accepted through the online process only.

The new business licence application process is the first of a number of Municipal Enforcement Services that are being offered online. Noise exemption and sign permit applications will be offered online in early 2022. The result will be easier, faster and transparent processes.

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“Council and staff are constantly striving to offer services in alternative ways to help our community and our economy moving forward. That’s why we’re making it easier and more convenient for businesses to apply or renew their business licence online. It’s all part of the town’s Digital Oakville Plan with a goal of providing residents with the convenience of accessing all the services they need online.”

“This new online solution simplifies the licensing process for businesses, allowing them to focus on providing services in our communities and helping our economy.”