Business licences & permits — Merritt, British Columbia

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

City of Merritt has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Business Licence Bylaw 2268, 2019 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4.1
who must license Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation or calling within the City. s. 4.1
fee Regular $150; renewal prior to expiry $135, after March 1 $180; 6-month $90; 3-month $55; transfer $25; non-profit $0 Schedule "B"
renewal annual, runs Jan 1 to Dec 31 s. 3.1
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Regulates business licensing requirements and conditions for operating businesses in Merritt.

Mobile Food Concession Business Regulation Bylaw 2081, 2009 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3
who must license Mobile Food Concession Business defined as any business which is mobile and serves or offers for sale any food s. 3
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Regulates mobile food concessions and vendor licensing in Merritt.

Sign Regulation Bylaw 1900. 2005 adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 8(a)
who must license Persons erecting, placing, constructing, or altering any sign, unless otherwise specified s. 8(a)
fee in accordance with the City of Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw s. 8(c)
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Regulates the placement, size, and type of signs on properties and businesses in Merritt.

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