Business licences & permits across British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
125 of 161 municipalities in British Columbia have an adopted bylaw on business licences & permits on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile House District Municipality |
Business License Bylaw No. 1407 (Consolidated) | licence required: True · who must license: All persons operating a business within the District, except government entities and activities exempted under s. 8.2 · renewal: Annual; valid for the year obtained; renewal fee must be paid before January 31st each year | 2026-08-28 |
| Abbotsford City |
Business Licence Bylaw, 2006 No. 1551-2006 (Consolidated)
+2 more |
licence required: True · 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) · 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 | 2026-08-28 |
| Alert Bay Village |
Business license Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Carrying on business within the municipality · fee: Equipment: up to 2 20.00 more than 2 50.00; Non-Resident/Temporary: per day 10 00 per yea 150 00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Armstrong City |
Business (Inter-Community) Licence Bylaw No. 1619, 2008 (Consolidated)
+2 more adopted 2008-11-10 |
licence required: True · who must license: Inter-community businesses performing services across multiple participating municipalities without fixed premises in each · fee: $150.00; prorated to $75.00 if business started after July 31st | 2026-08-28 |
| Ashcroft Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022
adopted 2022-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: all businesses operating within the Village of Ashcroft except specified exemptions (yard sales, government, charitable events, etc.) · fee: varies by type: retail <1000 sq ft $60, contractors $120, professionals $100, financial institutions $400, restaurants 1–20 seats $60; late penalty $20 | 2026-08-28 |
| Barriere District Municipality |
Business Licensing Bylaw No. 0041 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Belcarra Village |
Business License Bylaw No. 227 | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial undertaking or providing professional, personal, or other services for profit within the Village · renewal: annual, January 1 to December 31; pro-rated to half fee if business commences after July 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Burns Lake Village |
Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the Village, including resident, non-resident, seasonal, and temporary vendor businesses. · fee: Prescribed fee per current Village of Burns Lake Fees and Charges Bylaw; reduced by ½ for full licences issued after June 30; no fee for non-profits | 2026-08-28 |
| Cache Creek Village |
Business License Bylaw 2023, No. 5-007
adopted 2023-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: every person who owns or operates a business within the Village of Cache Creek (with exemptions for non-profit one-time events, garage/yard sales ≤2/year, vendors in licensed markets) · fee: Home Occupation $50; Short Term Accommodations $200; Temporary Accommodations (AirBnB/monthly) $50; Mobile Vendors $150; Cannabis Industry $400 | 2026-08-28 |
| Campbell River City |
Business Licence Bylaw [PDF/168KB] | licence required: True · who must license: all persons carrying on business within the City of Campbell River; exceptions: businesses exempt by Provincial or Federal Statute; charitable performances where all proceeds above expenses are donated · fee: most categories $150.00/year; Cannabis Retail Store $2,500.00/year; Food Trucks $35.00/day; Mobile Vendor on public space $300.00/year; Mobile Vendor on private property $150.00/year; itinerant shows $150.00/day | 2026-08-28 |
| Canal Flats Village |
Village of Canal Flats Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 270, 2024
adopted 2024-12-12 |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the Village of Canal Flats municipality · fee: As prescribed in Schedule "L" of the Village of Canal Flats Fees and Charges bylaw as amended from time to time; $25.00 discount if application made and approved by January 31st (excludes Itinerants, Vendors, and transfers) | 2026-08-28 |
| Castlegar City |
Inter-Community Business Licence
+3 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities · fee: $100.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Central Saanich District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw - 2166
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial or service business for gain or profit within the District; home-based, farm-based, non-resident and daily licences also required · fee: As specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies | 2026-08-28 |
| Chase Village |
Village of Chase Business License Bylaw No. 735-2011 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Chetwynd District Municipality |
Business Licensing & Regulation, Bylaw No. 906, 2009
+1 more adopted 2009-09-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: Person carrying on a business, including home based businesses and peddlers, within the municipality · fee: Listed in Schedule "A"; varies by category (e.g., $10.00, $100.00, $144.00, $440.00, $1,000.00, $2,000.00 plus $1,000. for each escort) | 2026-08-28 |
| Chilliwack City |
Business Licence Bylaw 1484 (C)
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the City, subject to exemptions in s. 6. · fee: Schedule "A": $100.00 (Mobile/Home), $2,500.00 (Cannabis), $175.00 (Event), plus area/unit fees | 2026-08-28 |
| Clearwater District Municipality |
Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 124 (Consolidated) | licence required: True · licence term: annual January 1 to December 31 · renewal deadline: January 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Colwood City |
Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities · renewal: valid for remainder of calendar year; at least annual updates via Mobile Business Registry | 2026-08-28 |
| Comox Town |
Business Regulation Bylaw No. 1882
+3 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business (commercial, industrial, or service for profit) within the Town of Comox · fee: As set out in Schedule "D" of the Comox Fees and Charges Bylaw; prorated 75% if issued April 1–June 30, 50% if issued July 1–December 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Coquitlam City |
Business Licence Bylaw Number 4344, 2013
+5 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on a business in the City · fee: set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Courtenay City |
Business Licence Bylaw
+4 more |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the City, including resident, non-resident, mobile food vending, cannabis, and short-term rental businesses. · fee: Varies by category: Home Occupation $75.00; Snack Bar $50.00; Business Service/Professional/Unclassified/Retail under 4,000 sq.ft. $100.00; Apartments/Hotel/Motel/Automotive Repair/Restaurant/Mobile Food Vendor on private property/Intermunicipal/Short-term rental accommodation $150.00 (plus $150.00 Affordable Housing Amenity Reserve Fund offset fee for STR); Automotive Dealer/Brokers/Retail 4,001-10,000 sq.ft./Theatre $250.00; Mobile Food Vendor on public property $450.00; Retail 10,001-20,000 sq.ft. $450.00; Retail over 20,001 sq.ft. $650.00; Escort Service $500.00 + $100.00 per escort; Nightclub/Cabaret/Neighbourhood Pub $1,000.00; Banks/Credit Unions/Bingo Facility $1,500.00; Cannabis Production Facility $5,000.00; Exhibition/Circus/Carnival/Door to Door Sales $100.00 per day | 2026-08-28 |
| Cranbrook City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 3194, 1994 (Consolidated)
adopted 1994-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the City of Cranbrook, including commercial, industrial, professional, and personal service businesses. · fee: Annual Business Licence: $150.00; Seasonal Business Licence: $75.00; Temporary Business Licence: $75.00; Inter-Community Business Licence: $75.00; Transfer/Administration Fee: $50.00 (plus applicable taxes) | 2026-08-28 |
| Creston Town |
Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: All businesses operating within the municipality, including commercial/industrial undertakings, service providers, rental properties, short term rentals, and commercial vendors · renewal: Annual, expires December 31st each year | 2026-08-28 |
| Dawson Creek City |
Annual Business Licence & Regulation Bylaw No. 4288, 2016 (Consolidated)
+4 more adopted 2016-04-04 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Delta City |
Business Licence Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business in the Municipality, except charities and governments · fee: As set out in Schedule 4 of Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024 | 2026-08-28 |
| Duncan City |
Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3117, 2014
adopted 2014-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: All businesses carrying on commercial, industrial, or professional/personal services within the City of Duncan, including mobile food vending units. · fee: In accordance with those specified within the Fees and Charges Bylaw; new businesses applying after July 1 may pay one-half the annual fee. | 2026-08-28 |
| Elkford District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Any person conducting any business within the District, including resident, home-based, non-resident, mobile, cannabis, and youth businesses · fee: Annual Municipal Business Licence: $100.00 initial and renewal; Temporary One Day Licence: $25.00/day; Cannabis Retail/Production initial: $1000.00, renewal: $100.00; Youth Licence: $20.00; Change Fee: $25.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Enderby City |
Bylaw No. 1430, 2008 – Inter-Community Business License (Consolidated)
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Mobile businesses performing services across multiple participating municipalities client-to-client without fixed premises there; excluding Schedule A businesses · fee: $150 | 2026-08-28 |
| Fernie City |
Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003
adopted 2003-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie · fee: General business (annual): $100; Short-Term Rental–Primary Residence (annual): $500; Short-Term Rental–Condo/Hotel Full Ownership (annual): $700; Short-Term Rental–Quarter Share (annual): $175; Change of location/transfer/name change: $20 each; Inspection (fire or building code): $150; Additional inspection: $150 per inspection; Artists' co-op/craft fair (3 days or less): $80; Mobile Vendor annual site fee (City land): $250 | 2026-08-28 |
| Fort St. John City |
Business Licence Bylaw
+1 more adopted 2021-12-13 |
licence required: True · who must license: All businesses operating within City limits; includes home occupations, bed and breakfasts, mobile vendors, rentals, direct sales. · fee: Regular Business Licence $150.00; Home Occupations $125.00; Mobile Vendor/Food Vendor $125.00; Temporary Licence (28 days) $75.00; Business Name Changes/Reprints $25.00; Registered Non-Profit NO COST. Pro-rated reductions: 25% from Apr 1, 50% from Jul 1, 75% from Oct 1. | 2026-08-28 |
| Fruitvale Village |
Business Licensing Bylaw No. 981 (2025) | licence required: True · fines: up to $10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Gibsons Town |
Bylaw No. 1215 Sign Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Persons installing signs described in Section 5 (e.g. Awning, Wall, Free-standing) · fee: listed in Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1196 | 2026-08-28 |
| Gold River Village |
Bylaw No 735, 2021 Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on any business within the Village, excluding non-profits, political canvassing, and commercial travellers. · fee: sum as specified in Schedule "G" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw; reduced by half if licensed after August 1st | 2026-08-28 |
| Greenwood City |
Bylaw No. 1016, 2024 – Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation, or calling within the City. · fee: Regular $100.00; Renewal $90.00/$120.00; Seasonal $75.00; Special Event Mobile $150; Cannabis & Liquor $350; Application $50 | 2026-08-28 |
| Harrison Hot Springs Village |
Bylaw 1128 – Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw (Consolidated to December 15, 2025) | licence required: True · who must license: Every person who owns or operates any Business must apply for, obtain and hold a Business Licence for each type of Business. · fee: Prescribed in Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014; reduced by 50-percent if application made after July 1st | 2026-08-28 |
| Hazelton Village |
Business Bylaw No. 508, 2020
adopted 2020-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business (commercial, home, non-resident, daily, not-for-profit) within the Village of Hazelton · fee: Home Business: $50; Commercial: $75; Non-Resident: $75; Daily: $25/day (max $100/event); Not for Profit: $0 | 2026-08-28 |
| Hope District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw - Consolidated
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Every owner or operator of a business in the Municipality · fee: applicable licence fee as classified and set out in the current "District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw"; reduced by one-half in respect of a licence issued after July 31st | 2026-08-28 |
| Houston District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1220 (2025) | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the municipality, subject to specific exemptions listed in section 3.3. · renewal: Annual; valid for the year obtained, invoice sent before December 31 for following year. | 2026-08-28 |
| Hudson's Hope District Municipality |
Inter-Community Business License Bylaw 878, 2017 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Kamloops City |
Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 9-60, 2012
+2 more adopted 2012-10-02 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person or entity carrying on a business within the City. · fee: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14; $15 per year for Registered provincial and federal non-profit societies | 2026-08-28 |
| Kaslo Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: retail and commercial establishments, management and professional firms, home-based businesses, tourist accommodations, short-term rentals and other operations · fee: varies by type (see Fees & Charges bylaw); ICBL add-on: additional $100 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kelowna City |
Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 7878 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Kent District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2939
+1 more adopted 1994-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the District, including short-term rental operators and agri-tourism accommodation operators · fee: As specified in the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw; 10% early payment reduction if paid before December 15; 10% late payment surcharge if paid after January 31; 50% reduction for new applications made after July 31 in initial year | 2026-08-28 |
| Keremeos Village |
Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757
+1 more |
licence required: True · licence term: annual January 1 to December 31 · renewal deadline: January 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kimberley City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325
+4 more adopted 1979-08-27 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the City · fee: Sum specified in Schedule 'B'; varies by category (e.g., $50.00, $100.00, $1,000.00) | 2026-08-28 |
| Kitimat District Municipality |
Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 4: Licences and Permits (Business Licensing) | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Ladysmith Town |
1496 Intermunicipal Business Licence
+3 more adopted 2003-10-27 |
licence required: True · who must license: Persons erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering or reconstructing any sign. · fee: $100 | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Country District Municipality |
Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 CONSOLIDATED | licence required: True · who must license: Persons owning or operating any business within the District, excluding limited daycare and garage sales. · fee: applicable licence fee as set out in the District Fees Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Cowichan Town |
1128 Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business License Regulations | licence required: True · who must license: Inter-Community Businesses moving client-to-client across jurisdictions, excluding Schedule A businesses. · fee: $170; non-profit organization... will not be subject to the Inter-Community Business Licence fee; may be reduced pro-rata | 2026-08-28 |
| Langford City |
Business Licence & Business Regulation Bylaw No. 216, 1997 – Consolidated | licence required: True · who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the District · fee: Schedule "A": Home Crafts $ 50.00; Inter-municipal $100.00; Commercial - Small $100.00; Commercial - Large $200.00; Non-Resident $100.00. Transfer fee $10.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Langley City |
Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2916 – Consolidated
+3 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on a business in the City or performing work or service in the City. · fee: specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Lantzville District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021 | licence required: True · who must license: Persons who engage in or carry on a business within the Municipality including non-Lantzville-based operators · renewal: effective from January 1st to December 31st in any year | 2026-08-28 |
| Lillooet District Municipality |
Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 272, 2006 | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial, professional, or personal services business within the District of Lillooet. · fee: Most businesses: $102.00/annum (2012–2014 column); itinerants: $246.00/annum; vendors: $246.00/annum or $70.00/day; seasonal artisans: $20.00; temporary commercial sales: $290.00/event (up to 4 days); transfer of existing licence: $45.00; $25.00 discount if applied by Jan. 31 (most categories) | 2026-08-28 |
| Logan Lake District Municipality |
Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw No. 718, 2013 | licence required: True · who must license: Any person conducting any business within the District, including resident, non-resident, home-based, mobile vendors, and cannabis-related businesses. · fee: Jan 1–Jun 30 (2015+): Accommodation Rentals $100 (≤15 rooms) + $10/room over 15; Carnival/Circus/Special Event $300; Financial Institutions $300; Home Based (no fire inspection) $50, (with fire inspection) $100, 2nd/3rd at 50% reduction; Non-Resident/Resident $100; One Day Mobile Vendor $25; Annual Mobile Vendor $100. Jul 1–Dec 31 (2015+): 50% of above rates (most categories). Renewal Mar 1–Dec 31: +10% penalty. | 2026-08-28 |
| Lumby Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023 | licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the Village, with limited exemptions for yard sales, fundraising, government, and certain non-residents. · fee: Varies by category per Schedule A: $0 (Non-Profit Society; Accessible Vehicle for Hire), $50 (Home Occupation; small Office/Retail/Restaurant/Service and Repair), $75 (Catering; Liquor Establishment; mid Retail/Restaurant/Service), $100 (Contractors; Day Care; Door to Door; Bed & Breakfast; Mobile/Stationary Vending; mid Office; Other; Passenger Vehicle for Hire standard; Professional per professional; Vehicle for Hire Service per unit), $130 (large Office), $150 (Public/Farmer/Flea Market; Secondhand Dealers; Sawmills or Concrete Plants), $200 (Cardlocks; large Retail; large Service and Repair), $500 (Medical Marijuana Production Facility); Campground $4.00/unit max $150; Mobile Home Park/Rentals $6.00/unit max $150; Specialized Care $6.00/unit max $100; Zero Emission Vehicle for Hire $30/unit; late-payment penalty $50.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Lytton Village |
Business Licence Bylaw 549, 2002 | licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on a business in the Village of Lytton, except charitable sellers under 16 and limited yard sales. · fee: As set out in Schedule "A" of Fees and Charges Bylaw 550, 2002, which may be amended from time to time | 2026-08-28 |
| Mackenzie District Municipality |
Business Licence (Bylaw 1355, Consolidated) | licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the Municipality, with specific exemptions for yard sales, buskers, government activities, and certain non-resident businesses. · fee: Category 1 (Automotive): not stated; Cat 2 (Construction): $128–$620 by employee count; Cat 3 (Financial): $300–$750; Cat 4 (General): $104; Cat 5 (Hospitality): $159 + $3/room over 20; Cat 6 (Manufacturing): $128–$620; Cat 7 (Personal): $80; Cat 8 (Professionals): $144/professional; Cat 9 (Real Estate): $197; Cat 10 (Sales): $127–$620; Cat 11 (Transportation): $140; Cat 12 (Specialty): $0–$1,105 varies by type | 2026-08-28 |
| Maple Ridge City |
Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Licence Requirements)
adopted 2012-11-13 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating a Business in the City. · fee: Set out in Schedule "A"; $25 late fee, $50 transfer fee. | 2026-08-28 |
| McBride Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 752 (Consolidated November 2023) | licence required: True · who must license: All businesses carrying on commercial, industrial, professional, personal, or other services for gain or profit within Village boundaries. · fee: Set out in the Village of McBride Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time | 2026-08-28 |
| Merritt City |
Business Licence Bylaw 2268, 2019
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation or calling within the City. · fee: Regular $150; renewal prior to expiry $135, after March 1 $180; 6-month $90; 3-month $55; transfer $25; non-profit $0 | 2026-08-28 |
| Metchosin District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw, 2002 | licence required: True · who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the District, except roadside stands, small day care, and LGA s.655 activities. · fee: Schedules "A" and "B"; Table 1: $35-$85; Table 2: $50-$100; Maximum Fee is $500; Late renewal $25.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Midway Village |
Bylaw 427 – Business Licence
adopted 2011-02-21 |
licence required: True · who must license: Businesses listed in Schedule "A", including retailers, tradesmen, hotels, restaurants, amusement venues, and professionals. · fee: $50.00 most classes; Bank $90.00; Multiple Business $80.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Mission City |
Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007 | licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on business within the District, except specific non-resident businesses listed in s. 3.2. · fee: $158.00 ANNUALLY (Schedule A), $10.00 (non-profit), $5,000.00 (Cannabis Retail Store Schedule B) | 2026-08-28 |
| Nakusp Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 | licence required: True · licence term: annual; valid from date issued to December 31 · renewal deadline: last business day of February | 2026-08-28 |
| Nanaimo City |
Business Licence Bylaw 2021 No. 7318
+4 more adopted 2021-11-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on business in the City, including non-profits, short-term rental operators, commercial landlords, and special event organizers. · fee: as established in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Nelson City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 3347, 2016 (Consolidated)
adopted 2026-04-28 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| New Denver Village |
Business Licence Bylaw (Consolidated 2018)
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: any person carrying on business within the municipality; includes resident and non-resident businesses; exemptions per s. 61 of Community Charter · fee: set in Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedule E): all other businesses $30; mobile vendor $105; Temporary Residential Vacation Rental $30 per rental | 2026-08-28 |
| New Hazelton District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw (Amendment 3)
+1 more |
fee: one-half the prescribed fee if the license is for less than 6 months; full fee if more than 6 months · licence required: True · who must license: Any person who sets up, exhibits, alters, or moves any sign within the District of New Hazelton. | 2026-08-28 |
| New Westminster City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024
+8 more adopted 2024-11-04 |
licence required: True · who must license: any business within the City (s.2.1); exemptions: fundraising activities, garage sales, farmers markets with street permit, mobile food vendors with MFV licence (s.2.6) · fee: in Community Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8529 Schedule B; application fee $59 | 2026-08-28 |
| North Cowichan District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business in North Cowichan, including from more than one place; mobile food service requires separate licence per vehicle · fee: As prescribed in the Fees Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies after February 28 | 2026-08-28 |
| North Saanich District Municipality |
Business Bylaw No. 1349 (Consolidated 2022)
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: every person owning or operating any business carried on within the Municipality; excludes government/agencies, garage sales (2 consecutive days or fewer, or 6 days per calendar year), charitable/religious organizations · fee: fees set in Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedule A categories: Home Based Business incl. B&B, Intermunicipal, Commercial Small/Large, Winery, Non-Resident, Daily, Transfer, ALR cannabis, Inter-community) | 2026-08-28 |
| North Vancouver District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw 4567 | licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on any business within the Municipality, including commercial, industrial, professional, or personal services for gain or profit · fee: Non-refundable processing fee $20.00 (non-resident or dwelling-unit resident business) or $75.00 (other resident business); minimum licence fee $20.00; registered society $0.00; full fee schedule deleted — see Schedule "E" of Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481 | 2026-08-28 |
| Northern Rockies Regional Municipality |
Business Licence and Regulation | licence required: True · who must license: All businesses including home occupations, peddlers, and solicitors of sales operating within the municipality · fee: Zone 2: $25 flat rate; Zone 1 varies by category: Contractors $50–$150; General Services/Retail $40; Professional/Manufacturing $100; Hotel/Motel/Apartments $40 + $2/room; Licensed Premises $125; Banks $150; Other Financial $200; Adult Entertainment $500; Body Rub Parlour/Escort Service/Exotic Dance $1500; Circus $100/day; etc. | 2026-08-28 |
| Oak Bay District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw 3603 | licence required: True · who must license: every person owning or operating any business within the Municipality including commercial, home-based, non-resident, direct sellers, and short-term rentals · fee: Home Based Business $50.00; Short-Term Rental $100.00; Commercial 0–1,000 sq ft minimum $100.00; maximum $2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Osoyoos Town |
Sign Bylaw No. 1282, 2012
adopted 2012 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Parksville City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1550 (2018, consolidated)
+2 more adopted 2019-01-21 |
licence required: True · who must license: Business performing service or activity in more than one Participating Jurisdiction moving client to client, excluding Excluded Businesses. · fee: $170; non-profit organizations exempt; pro-rata reduction applicable | 2026-08-28 |
| Pemberton Village |
Business Licences Bylaw
adopted 2019-02-19 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on Business in the Village, Resident or Non-Resident, unless exempted. · renewal: annual, expires December 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Penticton City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-01
+6 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on business in the City · fee: annual fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Pitt Meadows City |
Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 3039, 2026 - Consolidated Version
+4 more adopted 2026-03-31 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Alberni City |
Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 4951 (Consolidated) | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Alice Village |
496 Business License Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: All business owners/operators in the Village; exemptions for non-profits, service clubs, student fundraisers, and certain non-resident sellers. · fee: Commercial/Industrial: $50 (≤3 employees), $80 (4–10), $100 (11–25), $200 (26–50), $400 (>50); Rental Units: $50 (≤10 units), $100 (11–20), $200 (21–30), $400 (>30); Home Occupation: $50/business; Miscellaneous: $50/business ($20 for instructors <10 hrs/week); Mobile Business: $50/day or $300/year; Non-Resident (North Island): $20/day or $80/year; Non-Resident (other): $30/day or $100/year; Transfer fee: $15 | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Coquitlam City |
Business Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the City · fee: applicable licence fee prescribed in Schedule A; maximum $3,000.00; reduced by one-half if issued after July 31st | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Edward District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 753, 2023
adopted 2023-12-12 |
licence required: True · who must license: All businesses operating within the District; separate licence per business per premises required · fee: Industrial Operation (General Commercial & Industrial): $150; All Other Businesses: $100; Non-Profit Society: $0; Licence transfer: $10.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Port McNeill Town |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 699, 2020 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Moody City |
Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000-C
adopted 2015-01-01 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Powell River City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2226, 2010 (Consolidated December 2024)
adopted 2010-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: any person conducting business within City; includes resident, non-resident, home-based; excludes small rental (2 units or fewer), charities, garage sales (4 or fewer per year) · fee: Tier 1 $100 (HBB); Tier 2 $150; Tier 3 $180 (includes STR); Tier 4 $300; Tier 5 $700; Tier 6 $1,000; Tier 7 $1,500 | 2026-08-28 |
| Prince George City |
Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020
adopted 2020-12-07 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on business within the City, including advertising, selling, rendering services, or repairing goods for profit. · fee: Identified in the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw; pro-rated in first year: 100% (Jan 1–Mar 31), 75% (Apr 1–Jun 30), 50% (Jul 1–Sep 30), 25% (Oct 1–Dec 31). | 2026-08-28 |
| Princeton Town |
Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020
adopted 2020-02-04 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Quesnel City |
Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 1810, 2016
+2 more |
licence required: True · who must license: A person, firm or corporation operating as a Sidewalk Food Vendor from a Pushcart · renewal: Annual (April 1st to March 31st); first right of renewal for two subsequent years, application by October 15th | 2026-08-28 |
| Revelstoke City |
Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1503 (Consolidated)
+2 more adopted 1995-11-27 |
licence required: True · who must license: all businesses operating within the City of Revelstoke · fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw | 2026-08-28 |
| Richmond City |
Business Licence - Bylaw 7360 (2002)
+6 more adopted 2002-06-24 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the City · renewal: valid for one year and expires on the first day of the month following the anniversary | 2026-08-28 |
| Rossland City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2801, 2024
adopted 2024-04-15 |
licence required: True · who must license: Every person who owns or operates a business within the City of Rossland · fee: Schedule B: Licensed Full-Service Restaurant/Bar $150; Home Occupation/Mobile Vendors/Door-to-door Sales $75; All other businesses not listed $125; New Application Inspection $150; Residential Short-Term Rental $150 $400; Commercial Short-Term Rental $150 $800; Bed and Breakfast $150 $500 | 2026-08-28 |
| Saanich District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 8213 | licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on business within Saanich, defined as commercial/industrial undertaking or service for gain or profit. · fee: Licence fee specified in Schedule "A"; includes Home Crafts $50.00, Commercial - Small $100.00, Commercial - Large $200.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Salmo Village |
645 – Business License Bylaw (Consolidated with 688 and 733)
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: any Person carrying on Business in the Village · fee: Business License Fee as set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw; A 10% penalty will be applied | 2026-08-28 |
| Salmon Arm City |
Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No 3102
+2 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Persons carrying on business within the District, including soliciting sales or agreements for provision of services. · fee: Set forth in the Fee for Service Bylaw. 50% reduction if commencing after July 31st. | 2026-08-28 |
| Sayward Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 452, 2019 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Sechelt District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 520, 2012 (Consolidated)
adopted 2012-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: all persons carrying on business within the District of Sechelt · fee: Basic business licence $150.00; STR Type 1 (Principal Residence) $500.00; STR Type 2 (Self-Contained Suite) $900.00; STR one-time application fee $200.00 — per Fees and Charges Bylaw 575-2019 | 2026-08-28 |
| Sidney Town |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2119
+2 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a Business within the Town, unless specifically exempted in Section 11. · fee: Schedule A: Minor Home Occupation $50.00; Home Occupation $100.00; Commercial/Industrial $100.00; Large (over 500 m2) $200.00; Vending Machines $25.00 per machine; Seasonal/Event $25.00 per quarter; Temporary Outdoor Market $100.00; Carnival $200.00; Short Term Rental $200.00; Non-Profit $0.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Silverton Village |
Bylaw No 444 2007 Business Licence
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: all persons carrying on business within the Village of Silverton · fee: $50.00–$275.00 per year depending on business type per Schedule A; Carnival $100.00 per day; Door-to-door $100.00 per year or $25.00 per day | 2026-08-28 |
| Slocan Village |
#662 – BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW 2018, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED APRIL 11, 2022
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the Village any profession, business, trade, occupation, calling, undertaking or thing · renewal: annual licences for each calendar year | 2026-08-28 |
| Sooke District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 778, 2021 - Consolidated
adopted 2022-07-20 |
licence required: True · licence period: annual, January 1 to December 31 · late penalty: 50% of outstanding Business Licence fee if unpaid as of March 1 | 2026-08-28 |
| Spallumcheen District Municipality |
Bylaw 2020, 2020 Inter-Community Business Licence.Signed.pdf | licence required: True · who must license: Businesses performing services in more than one participating municipality, moving from client to client. · fee: set in the Township of Spallumcheen's Fees and Charges Bylaw; may be prorated to half if the Business started after July 31st | 2026-08-28 |
| Sparwood District Municipality |
Sign Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: persons erecting, constructing or maintaining signs requiring a permit · fee: $10.00 for amendment, $25.00 for all other applications. No fees are payable for an election sign permit | 2026-08-28 |
| Squamish District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Stewart District Municipality |
Business Licence Amending Bylaw 927-2018
adopted 2019-11-16 |
licence required: True · who must license: All businesses operating in the District of Stewart | 2026-08-28 |
| Summerland District Municipality |
Business Licencing Bylaw No.95-004 - Consolidated to February 28, 2022
+2 more adopted 2022-02-28 |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the District of Summerland · fee: amount as set out in Schedule "F" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw; maximum fee shall not exceed $2,000; transfer fee of $25 | 2026-08-28 |
| Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality |
Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation
adopted 2026-05-28 |
licence required: True · who must license: All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers. · fee: Varies by business type: Non-licensed restaurants $350; Licensed restaurant $350–$550 by size; Cabaret $850; Liquor/Cannabis store $550; Professional/Contractor $175; Retail sales $225–$350 by size; Ski lift/Golf $800; Hotel/Rental mgr $400–$550 by units; RS-1A/TUP STR Studio-1BR $275, 2BR $425, 3BR $550, 4+BR $675; Strata STR Studio-1BR $175, 2BR $275, 3BR $375, 4+BR $450; All other $175 | 2026-08-28 |
| Surrey City |
Business License Bylaw (13680)
+2 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Every business carried on in the City or with respect to which any work or service is performed in the City · fee: Schedule "A"; application fee of $50.00; $1.00 per year | 2026-08-28 |
| Taylor District Municipality |
Business License Bylaw 813-2017 | licence required: True · who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (moving client to client, >1 Participating Government) not listed in Schedule 'A'. · fee: $130 | 2026-08-28 |
| Telkwa Village |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 748
adopted 2022-01-01 |
licence required: True | 2026-08-28 |
| Terrace City |
Business Licence Consolidated Bylaw No. 2112 | licence required: True · who must license: Every person carrying on any commercial, industrial, or professional service business for gain or profit within the City of Terrace. · fee: Varies by business type per Schedule "A": Table 1 $79–$341/yr (by number of employees); Table 2 $79 base + $5/25m² floor area; Table 3 $110 base + $16/100m²; Table 4 $158/person (professional services); Table 5 $68 (home-based); specific flat fees include e.g. Street Vendor $263/yr, Mobile Food Vendor $525/yr, Escort Service $788 + $11/person, General Contractor $236, Subcontractor $126, Bank $400 + $16/person, Transportation Network Service $263/business + $79/driver. | 2026-08-28 |
| Tofino District Municipality |
Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022 (Consolidated Version)
+3 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the District. · fee: As per Schedule "A", varies by class/year (e.g. 2025: $64.30-$1,891.10); Processing Fee $75.60 (2025) | 2026-08-28 |
| Trail City |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 2505
+1 more adopted 2018-10-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the City · fee: general businesses $90; auto dealer/repair/service $155; bank/credit union $400; amusement centre $295; cannabis retail $900-$2,950 by floor area; hotel/motel $5/room plus other applicable licences | 2026-08-28 |
| Ucluelet District Municipality |
Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw
+1 more |
licence required: True · who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the municipality, excluding schools and sponsored community events. · renewal: May 1st to April 30th of the following year | 2026-08-28 |
| Vancouver City |
Licence By-law No. 4450 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Vanderhoof District Municipality |
Sign Bylaw and Permit Application | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Vernon City |
Business Licence Bylaw #6100 | licence required: True · who must license: Person carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business within the City, unless exempt · fee: Fee as described in Fees and Charges Fees Bylaw No. 3909; $1.00 per year for Non-Profit Society; 50% reduction after July 1 | 2026-08-28 |
| Victoria City |
Business Licence Bylaw | licence required: True · who must license: All trades, businesses, professions, occupations, callings, employments listed in the Schedule of Fees · fee: Varies by business type; ranges from $0 (wheelchair accessible passenger directed vehicle) to $3,000 (retail business with 10+ distinctive lines); e.g. hawker selling newspapers $25, storefront cannabis retailer $1,500, bank first location $1,000, general business not otherwise listed $100 | 2026-08-28 |
| View Royal Town |
Business License and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016
adopted 2016-01-01 |
licence required: True · who must license: any person carrying on a business within the Town of View Royal · renewal: annual, January 1–December 31; renewal by January 31 | 2026-08-28 |
| Warfield Village |
Business License Bylaw No. 920, 2022
adopted 2022-08-01 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| West Kelowna City |
Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw No. 0087, 2010 (consolidated to 0087.18)
+1 more adopted 2011-01-11 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| West Vancouver District Municipality |
Business Licence Bylaw No. 4455, 2005 (consolidated to Amendment 5329, 2024)
adopted 2005-12-12 |
licence required: True · who must license: all businesses operating within the District of West Vancouver · fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw 5025, 2019 Schedule A (e.g. B&B $112/guest room; Contractor 1–2 employees $105; Professional 1–2 employees $211) | 2026-08-28 |
| White Rock City |
Business License (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1510
+2 more |
licence required: True · who must license: person carrying on a business within the City of White Rock · fee: Schedules "A" and "B"; Group 1 $320.00 plus $25.00 for each employee | 2026-08-28 |
| Williams Lake City |
Business License Bylaw No. 2365, 2022
+2 more adopted 2022-06-21 |
licence required: True · who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the City of Williams Lake, excluding Government activities. · fee: Varies by category per Schedule A; e.g., $150.00 Accommodations, $5,000.00 Cannabis, $120.00/day Carnivals. | 2026-08-28 |
| shíshálh Nation First Nations Government District |
Business Licensing # 1989-05 | — | 2026-08-28 |
Nothing on file for business licences & permits
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Checked, nothing adopted (1) — Peachland (2026-08-28).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (34) — Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Clinton, Coldstream, Cumberland, Daajing Giids, Esquimalt, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Golden, Grand Forks, Granisle, Highlands, Invermere, Langley, Lions Bay, Masset, Montrose, North Vancouver, Oliver, Port Hardy, Pouce Coupe, Prince Rupert, Qualicum Beach, Radium Hot Springs, Sicamous, Smithers, Tahsis, Tumbler Ridge, Valemount, Wells, Whistler, Zeballos.
No bylaws published online (1, verified negatives) — Port Clements.