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Licences and permits to open a vape shop in Toronto

We found two licences, permits and registrations that can apply when you open a vape shop in Toronto, starting with the Vapour Product Retailer licence. One of them applies only in certain situations, noted on each item.

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 $772.87 to $788.33.

Requirements
2
Issuers
1
Provincial
0
Last verified
Oct 31, 2026

What you'll need

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  1. 01Vapour Product Retailer licence

    Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Specialty vape stores, and businesses selling vapour products that are not otherwise licensed, need this licence.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $238.07
    • Licence fee: $534.80
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $772.87
    • Renewal fee: $377.33 (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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  2. 02Smoke Shop licence (if also selling tobacco)

    If applicable Municipal

    Issued by: City of Toronto — Municipal Licensing & Standards

    Stores selling cigars, cigarettes or tobacco that are not otherwise licensed need a Smoke Shop licence.

    Fees as published

    • Application fee: $242.82
    • Licence fee: $545.51
    • Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $788.33
    • Renewal fee: $384.88 (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

Vape Shop in Toronto: common questions

What licences do I need to open a vape shop in Toronto?
Our list has two items: Vapour Product Retailer licence and Smoke Shop licence (if also selling tobacco). Items marked "if" or "optional" apply only in certain situations — the notes explain when. Confirm with the City of Toronto before opening.
How much do the licences cost to open a vape shop in Toronto?
Published fees: Vapour Product Retailer licence: Application fee: $238.07; Licence fee: $534.80; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $772.87; Renewal fee: $377.33 (as listed on toronto.ca, page modified June 3, 2026) Smoke Shop licence (if also selling tobacco): Application fee: $242.82; Licence fee: $545.51; Total fee (Application fee + Licence fee): $788.33; Renewal fee: $384.88 (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 (Vapour Product Retailer licence and Smoke Shop licence (if also selling tobacco)).
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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