Take some time to check out and share our Economic development website, from finding the perfect property to develop, to checking out a list of Community Improvement grants to finding a one stop shopping place for Covid business relief. Check it out and see why, ” What you are made of is What we are Looking for “!
Business Registration Requirements
The Town of Essex requests that you complete a Business Registration form when you start your business. This is not a business license, it is merely a way for the Town to know where and who is operating a business and to ensure your business conforms to zoning requirements.
Certain businesses are required by law to obtain a Municipal License. This applies to those businesses that are regulated by by-laws such as taxi cabs and transient businesses.

The Town of Essex is commited to providing valuable support to our local businesses and industry given the current circumstances. Please explore the many resources listed below.
We want to ensure that our partners receive:
- The latest information from the various levels of government.
- Access to funding.
- One-on-one support to local business owners.
- Assistance in navigating the information on this website.
We are committed to doing all we can to mitigate the effects of this unprecedented situation. We want to ensure that the the Town of Essex is positioned for the best results possible.
https://www.essex.ca/en/economic-development/index.aspx

Essex BIA
Harrow and Colchester South Chamber
https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/essex-launches-business-attraction-campaign-1.9237970