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Licences and permits to operate as a holistic practitioner or holistic centre in Toronto

We found two licences, permits and registrations that can apply when you operate as a holistic practitioner or holistic centre in Toronto, starting with the Holistic Practitioner licence.

Everything on this list is municipal, so the City of Toronto is your main point of contact. Published application-plus-licence totals on these pages range from $342.80 to $391.97.

The notes mention proof of $1,000,000 in liability insurance; those steps depend on other people's schedules, so they are worth starting early.

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Issuers
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Last verified
Oct 31, 2026

What you'll need

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  1. 01Holistic Practitioner licence

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Individuals providing holistic services in a holistic centre need this licence and must be members in good standing of an approved holistic association; new applications from members of five listed associations are currently not accepted.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $172.43
    • Licence fee: $219.54
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $391.97
    • Renewal fee: $244.03 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified July 14, 2026)
    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

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  2. 02Holistic Centre licence

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Required for any premises where holistic services are provided or offered; applicants submit $1,000,000 liability insurance, a property use form and a floor plan.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $211.73
    • Licence fee: $131.07
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $342.80
    • Renewal fee: $188.34 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified June 3, 2026)
    View on toronto.ca — City of Toronto page(opens in a new tab)

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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the municipality before opening.

FAQ

Holistic Practitioner / Holistic Centre in Toronto: common questions

What licences do I need to operate as a holistic practitioner or holistic centre in Toronto?
Our list has two items: Holistic Practitioner licence and Holistic Centre licence. Confirm with the City of Toronto before opening.
How much do the licences cost to operate as a holistic practitioner or holistic centre in Toronto?
Published fees: Holistic Practitioner licence: Application fee: $172.43; Licence fee: $219.54; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $391.97; Renewal fee: $244.03 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified July 14, 2026) Holistic Centre licence: Application fee: $211.73; Licence fee: $131.07; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $342.80; Renewal fee: $188.34 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified June 3, 2026). Fees change; check the linked page for the current amount.
Who issues these licences and permits?
City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards (Holistic Practitioner licence and Holistic Centre licence).
Do I need anything from the Province of Ontario?
The City of Toronto pages we reviewed don't list a provincial requirement for this type of business. Other registrations, such as registering a business name or a tax account, can still apply depending on how you set up.
How current is this information?
Each item was last checked against the linked page on October 31, 2026. Rules and fees change, so open the linked page and confirm with the issuer before you apply. This is general guidance, not legal advice.

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