Licences and Permits


Apply for a Business Licence

Check out BizPaL

BizPaL (Business Permits and Licences) is a free online tool that provides information on the permits and licences you may need, from all levels of government, to start and grow your business in Manitoba.

City of Winnipeg Community Services -- Business Licences

Licence Services
Main Floor - 395 Main Street
Winnipeg MB  R3B 3N8 (corner of Main Street and McDermot Avenue)
Phone: 311

 

Apply for a building and/or occupancy permit

Contact the City of Winnipeg or your local municipal office to find out if you need a home or building occupancy permit.

More resources:

Contact
Planning, Property and Development
City of Winnipeg
Unit 31 - 30 Fort Street
Winnipeg MB  R3C 4X7
Phone: 204-986-5140 or 311

 

Apply for a direct sellers/vendors licence

You may be required to obtain a provincial direct sellers/vendors licence if you are planning to sell door-to-door, advertise in the form of business cards, flyers, on a vehicle, etc.

Contact
Consumer Protection Office
Winnipeg: 204-945-3800 | Toll free: 1-800-782-0067

 

Register for tax accounts

RST or PST

The Retail Sales Tax (RST or PST) is a tax applied to the retail sale or rental of most goods and certain services in Manitoba.

Manitoba Finance, Taxation Division

GST

The goods and services tax (GST) is a tax that applies to most supplies and services in Canada.

Canada Revenue Agency
Toll Free: 1-800-959-5525

 

Business taxes

Contact the municipality where you plan to open your business.

Corporation Capital Tax

Contact Manitoba Finance

Sole Proprietor

As a sole proprietor, you may have to pay your tax by instalments.  You may also need to make instalment payments for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions on your own income.

 

Maintain business records

You are required by law to keep records of all your transactions to support your income and expenses. Tax documents must be kept for the current year plus six years. Other documents may have other retention periods.  It is best to consult with an accountant, lawyer, HR professional, industry professional, or ARMA International for further guidance.

 

Insurance

In addition to insuring your property and business assets, consider other forms of insurance such as liability, disability, business interruption, errors & omissions, inventory and bonding.

 

Importing and Exporting

There are several factors you must consider when importing or exporting, including

  • import/export controls
  • packaging and labeling requirements, and
  • international trade agreements

More information:
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Toll Free: 1-800-461-9999 (in Canada)

World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Winnipeg: 204-253-4888
Email: info@wtcwinnipeg.com

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