What permits, inspections, approvals or documents are necessary to start a business?

Any of the following may be required depending on the type of business:

• Business plan
• Site plan
• Government-issued identification
• CPIC (Canadian Police Check)
• Fire department inspection and/or approval
• Sign Permit
• Health department inspection and/or approval
• Zoning/planning department approval
• Building department inspection and/or approval
• Master business license
• Tobacco retail or dealers permit