New Business Start Up

Any new business starting up will be required to obtain certain Permits and/or Licenses in order to operate their proposed business. Some are a requirement by the Provincial/Federal Government and others are a requirement by the M'Chigeeng First Nation local business By-Law. The following is a listing to assist new business entrepreneurs in determining what is needed.

Master Business License
This license is required in order to open up a Business Account (Banking) and authorizes businesses to purchase their materials and supplies on a wholesale basis. For details on the application process, fees and other general inquiries, please call 1-800-268-1142.

Venders Permit
The Venders Permit is required when a business collects taxes on the sale of their products and/or services. All First Nation Businesses located and operating on a First Nation Reserve will not be required to obtain a Venders Permit.

M'Chigeeng Business Licence
The M'Chigeeng First Nation has in effect By-Law 1-96 Respecting the Licensing of Business, Callings, Trades and Occupations. For details on the application process, application forms (click below), fees are $50.00 annually and other general inquiries, please call our office at 705-377-5362 ext 203.

FORMS

By-Law No. 1-96

Method or Payment:
1.   BMO online payments (for BMO customers only)
2.  Credit card payments – call the office & can process payment via telephone
3.  Cheque/money order – Post Office or drop off at Administration Office
4.  Debit card – telephone administration office for appointment to come into the office.