| licence required | True | s.5.1 No person shall carry on any business without a business licence |
| who must license | all persons carrying on any business or operating a Supportive Recovery Use within the City; exceptions: small agri-food processing, farm operations, registered non-profit/charity, garage sales (maximum 3 per year) | s.5.1; s.5.2 exceptions |
| fee | Accessory Home Occupation $130.00; Commercial Use 0–800 m2 $130.00; Cabaret $1,689.00; Cannabis Production Facility $5,000.00; Cannabis Store $2,500.00; other categories in Schedule B | Schedule B — Fee Schedule |
| renewal | 12 months from date of issuance; expires last day of the 12th month | s.6 licences issued for 12 months; expires last day of 12th month |
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for all businesses operating within the City of Abbotsford. Last amended July 15, 2025. Annual base fee starts at $130.