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BizPaL

Business permit and licence information service

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Innovation Canada

Official source: bizpal.ca

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Last Update: June 30, 2026

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Funding available

Varies by project

Deadline

Unspecified

Location

Canada

Who can apply

Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs

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Overview

BizPaL is an online service for Canadian businesses across Canada that helps entrepreneurs identify the permits, licences, approvals, certifications, registrations, and other requirements needed to start, operate, and grow a business. It provides simplified access to information from federal, provincial/territorial, and participating municipal governments, and can generate customized lists based on business activities and location.

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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Renovate or expand facilities

Eligible Funding

Varies by project

Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

For-profit business
Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Sole proprietorship
Public or Parapublic institution
Non-financial cooperative
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

Startups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

Business owners / entrepreneurs

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Municipal
Provincial
National

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Official resources

Official page

Business Permit and Licence Information

Program guide

Biz Pa L

Biz Pa L - District of Saanich

Application portal

Biz Pa L Document Portal - Town of Port Saunders

Supporting document

Manitoba - Biz Pa L

Ontario - Biz Pa L

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

How to apply

Launch BizPaL.
Select your region where you wish to start or grow your business.
Enter a location and an industry to find the permits and licences you may require.

Additional information

BizPaL is built as a partnership among the Government of Canada and participating provincial, territorial, and municipal governments.
If you are already operating, BizPaL can help you verify that you have all the correct permits and licences.