Starting a Business in Richmond Hill

Welcome

Thank you for considering Richmond Hill as a place to operate your business. The City of Richmond Hill wants to maintain a business friendly atmosphere and strives to make the experience of starting your business as simple as possible, while upholding our commitment to protect public health, safety, and welfare, along with the aesthetic and economic well-being of Richmond Hill. We are excited that you are considering investing in our community.

This guide is a resource for prospective business owners and entrepreneurs in the City of Richmond Hill. While it certainly does not answer all of the questions you may have, it does provide general information related to Occupational Tax Certificates, Zoning, Building Permits & Inspections, and Signage.