Anyone who wants to sell wholesale tobacco products in Nova Scotia.

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

There are two different ways to submit your application form: 

1. You can fill it out online.
   • If you wish to apply online, click here. Before you begin, make sure you have at hand the information listed below. Also, you will be asked to fill out a "Business Applicant Profile Information" form when you begin. It will ask for two business numbers: Canada Revenue Agency, and NS Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
2. You can send in a hard copy. You can get an application in the following ways:
   • Download a form from the Internet;
   • Print off a form at one of our Service Nova Scotia Express Terminals; or
   • Write, email, fax or visit the office listed above.

The original application signed by the applicant must be submitted by mail or in person. The application includes a "Business Applicant Profile Information" form that will ask for your:

• Canada Revenue Agency Business Number.
• Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies registration number.

If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the permit will be sent to the applicant by mail.

Information you will need to fill out your application form:

The name and address of your business' financial institution (bank or credit union) The location of your business records, including the name of the person responsible for those records. List the previous business name and previous owners (if any) of your business and business location. List the full name(s), title(s) and address(es) of the proprietor, partner(s) or principal owners, including percentage of ownership Estimated annual quantity of tobacco products handled in Nova Scotia If you have more than one distribution centre, have the location and contact person for every one. For unmarked tobacco, you will need information on the distribution center(s) within Nova Scotia only. Tax number(s) in other jurisdictions(s). NS Tobacco Retail Vendors Permit number, if you have one.

10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received (Please allow several extra days for mail delivery.)

This permit is valid for 1 year from the day it is issued.

It can be renewed; the Department will send out a renewal notice before it expires.

Initial: $120.95

Renewal (annual).: $120.95

Security is required and is specified by legislation.

Payment at counter: Cash, Interac debit card, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, or cheque or money order made out to the Minister of Finance. 

Payment by mail: Please pay by cheque or money order made out to the Minister of Finance. 

Payment online: Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, or an already established positive balance with the Nova Scotia Business Registry.  (No debit cards are accepted at this time.)

1. The business must be in compliance with the NS Registry of Joint Stock Companies .

2. The permit will not be renewed if there are any accounts outstanding with the Province.

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Revenue Act, The Acts of 1995-96, Chapter 17