Toronto Body Rub Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline
Premises providing non-medical or non-therapeutic massaging services by persons other than specified regulated practitioners require a Body Rub Parlour licence. Officially, the City calls this a “Body Rub Parlour” licence.
What the City of Toronto charges for a body rub licence
These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (reference only)At submission · New body-rub parlour locations are not accepted; reference only. | $285.39 |
| Licence fee (reference only)Upon approval · New body-rub parlour locations are not accepted; reference only. | $16,340.75 |
| Total government fees | $16,626.14 |
How long a body rub licence takes in Toronto
Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.
| City contacts youAfter your application is submitted | Within 0 business days |
| Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been received | Within 0 business days |
Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.
Is this the right licence for you?
Documents you need for a body rub licence in Toronto
Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.
City forms and approvals
Online / email / in personOfficial City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.
- Official application and supporting documentsThe City catalogue entry links to the authoritative application page. Normalize the exact document list during second-person verification before status is changed to published.
No payment. No account. Takes about a minute.
How to apply, step by step
If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.
- Confirm the licence category and eligibility.
- Gather identification, business and licence-specific documents.
- Complete any required screening, examination or inspection.
- Submit a complete application and pay required application fees.
- Respond to City requests for additional information.
- Pay the licence/permit fee after approval where applicable.
- Track renewal requirements and expiry/anniversary dates.
Common questions
How much does a body rub licence cost in Toronto?
The City of Toronto charges $16,626.14 in total: $285.39 for the application fee (reference only), $16,340.75 for the licence fee (reference only). Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.
How long does it take to get a body rub licence in Toronto?
The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.
What documents do I need for a body rub licence?
It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.
Is this the right licence for my business?
Premises providing non-medical or non-therapeutic massaging services by persons other than specified regulated practitioners require a Body Rub Parlour licence. The City is not accepting new body-rub parlour locations; reference information applies to eligible existing locations.
Or we handle all of it
We prepare the whole application for you
So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.
- We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
- We complete every City form for your structure
- We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
- We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
- One point of contact who answers the phone
Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $16,626.14 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.
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