How to Use This Service page

Step 1: Select your location.

Choose the province/territory and local government where you want to open or expand your business.  If your jurisdiction is not listed, please contact your local government offices or a government business service centre near you for more information on the permits and licences that you may require. BizPaL is continuously growing across Canada, so check back soon.    

Step 2: Select an industry activity.

Either pick a business category or search for a specific keyword.

Step 3: Answer questions about your business.

Once a location and an industry are selected, the wizard will ask you a number of questions about the activities that will be required for your business type. If you are unsure what the question means, try clicking on the help button for definitions or extra information to clarify the question. You must click either 'yes' or 'no' for each question before proceeding. If you are unsure, we suggest you click 'yes' so that the output includes the most comprehensive list of approvals.

Step 4: Output.

BizPaL will provide you with: a summary of your answers; a list of permits, licences and other approvals required based on your answers, and information about each requirement. Links to find relevant forms or websites and contact information are provided for you to determine who to contact and how to find application forms.

Print the output for future reference. Or copy and paste it into a document to save it on your computer.

We would very much like to receive your feedback.  If you have any comments, encountered any problems or would like to suggest improvements, please contact us.