New comprehensive Business Licensing By-law and Program passed by Council on June 28, 2005

Highlights:

All In One (Less paperwork and savings in administrative costs)

• No business requires more than one licence.
• All accessory uses or business activities are endorsed on same licence

NAICS  ( North American Industry Classification System) 

• Fairly group together businesses of a similar nature 
• A system recognized in Canada, the U.S.A. and Mexico.

Stabilization of Fees    (Download Schedule B of Report CL-2004-0035)

• Proposed base fees are set for the 5-year term of the By-law 
• No surprises for your business planning needs.

Staff Retrieval Approval Process (1-Stop Application Gateway)  

• With completed application form along with the required documentation, Client Service Representatives will contact respective Town or Regional departments for approval on your behalf 
• Licensing staff will contact you regarding the status of your application.

Highlights:

Accessibility Assistance  ( Click here for Accessibility Site) 

• Provide assistance with legislative requirements of Bill 118 
• Future plans include sensitivity training and consultative site visits upon request.

Flexibility  

• Change of information form for business name, location, or ownership information within 15 days during the term 
• You do not have to reapply or pay new licence fees.

No Fee Appeal Process   

• No fees charged in the Town of Halton Hills to participate in this process 

Email Notification   

• Keeping you abreast of any changes that affect your business
• Future plans include convenient on-line transactions 

Web Site Business Directory   (With your consent)

• Signify to the public that a business meets the Town's licensing requirements
• Future plans include hyperlinking to your company's website 

Bizpal   ( Click here for Bizpal) 

• Finding out all the permit and licensing requirements through BizPal