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The City has launched the Vaughan Business Action Plan, which includes a series of temporary measures to safeguard the local economy and protect businesses, consumers and all citizens from the unintended consequences of COVID-19. These measures are intended to support the immediate situation of businesses in this crisis.The City is also closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will continue to offer business retention, expansion and attraction services to Vaughan business owners.These measures include:
What this does: Supports restocking for retailers and enhances the movement of goods
For 30 days, beginning from March 17, 2020, deliveries to stores in Vaughan are allowed on a 24-hour basis with no restrictions on road routes.What this does: Supports restocking for retailers and enhances the movement of goods.
From March 17 until Sept. 1, 2020, the collection and remittance of the Municipal Accommodation Tax by Hotels, Motels, and Short-Term Rental providers is suspended.For business:Remittance Prior to March 16, 2020:MAT collected by accommodation providers between their last remittance to the City and March 16, 2020, should have remitted to the City as follows:
Remittance After March 16, 2020:During the Vaughan MAT remittance suspension period, the City of Vaughan requires all accommodation providers to continue submission of a temporary MAT Data Form to report on data only.Learn more at vaughan.ca/MAT.Effective Sept. 1, 2020, the collection and remittance of the MAT shall resume in accordance with relevant sections of City of Vaughan By-laws 029-2019 and 183-2019.What this does: Supports the travel and tourism industry.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship frontline services are available online and by phone to support and assist local businesses.
Council also voted to ensure that end dates of by-law suspensions be subject to extension should the Emergency Management Team and City Council deem it necessary.For more information on other business support services, tools and initiatives, please visit: vaughanbusiness.ca.
Vaughan Economic & Cultural DevelopmentRaphael CostaActing Director, Economic and Cultural Development905-832-2281 ext. 8891raphael.costa@vaughan.caMain Phone: 905-832-8526 North America Toll-free: 1-844-832-2112Email: ecd@vaughan.caLocation:Vaughan City Hall, Level 2002141 Major Mackenzie Dr.Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1