Includes license requirements for key professional services that are open to U.S. service providers.
Last Published: 9/30/2019
To do business in Canada, and to comply with government regulations, you may need a variety of licenses and/or permits from various levels of government. The permits and licenses search tool can assist you in finding which licensing requirements may apply to your business. Find resources at: www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2843/. You should check with the local government about requirements for new businesses in your planned area of operation.

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