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Business licences & permits — Langley, British Columbia: Township of Langley Licencing Bylaw No. 5878

In the District Municipality of Langley, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Township of Langley Licencing Bylaw No. 5878, verified 2026-10-26. A licence is required. Who must license: Every Business or Non-Profit operating in the Township of Langley, except permitted parades/special events; separate licence per business and premises. Renewal: one, two, three, five or ten calendar years from the date of the Licence Application to December 31.

Township of Langley Licencing Bylaw No. 5878 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.1
who must license	Every Business or Non-Profit operating in the Township of Langley, except permitted parades/special events; separate licence per business and premises.	s. 3.1; s. 3.2; s. 3.3
fee	Application Fee specified in Schedule 19 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2007 No. 4616; annual licence fee; application fee credited toward first year's annual licence fee; new business fees prorated monthly.	s. 4.1(3); s. 4.5; s. 4.6
renewal	one, two, three, five or ten calendar years from the date of the Licence Application to December 31	s. 5.6

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Parts 3–4 require a valid municipal licence to operate a business and an application meeting applicable legal requirements. Licences are subject to inspection, conditions, suspension and cancellation under the bylaw.