Business licences & permits — Greenwood, British Columbia

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

City of Greenwood has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw No. 1016, 2024 – Business Licence Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 5.1
who must license	Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation, or calling within the City.	s. 5.1
fee	Regular $100.00; Renewal $90.00/$120.00; Seasonal $75.00; Special Event Mobile $150; Cannabis & Liquor $350; Application $50	Schedule "A"
renewal	Annual, expires last day of December; renewal prior to beginning of each licensing period	s. 4 "Regular Business Licence"; s. 5.3

scout note

Requires and regulates business licences for commercial operations within the City of Greenwood.

Bylaw No. 1030, 2025 – Signage Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 7.1
who must license	Persons constructing, placing, erecting, displaying, altering, repairing, or re-locating a sign requiring a permit	s. 7.1
fee	applicable Sign Permit application fee set out in the City's Fee and Charges Bylaw	s. 5.2

scout note

Regulates the erection, display, and maintenance of signs within the City of Greenwood.