Business licences & permits — Richmond, British Columbia

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

City of Richmond has 7 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Business Licence - Bylaw 7360 (2002) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4.1.1
who must license Any person carrying on any business within the City s. 4.1.1
renewal valid for one year and expires on the first day of the month following the anniversary s. 4.2.1
scout note

Requires businesses operating in Richmond to hold a valid licence; sets application, fee, and renewal requirements for business licences.

Business Regulation - Bylaw 7538 (2003) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 1.1.1(a)
who must license operator of any business regulated under this bylaw s. 1.1.1
renewal issued for the current year s. 27.1
scout note

Regulates operation of businesses in Richmond, including standards of conduct and specific rules for various business types.

Business Regulation - Vehicle for Hire - Bylaw 6900 (1998) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 1.1.1
who must license licencee or operator of any business regulated under this bylaw s. 1.1.1
renewal annual s. 2.1, s. 3A.2.1
scout note

Regulates vehicles for hire (taxis, limousines) in Richmond, including driver and vehicle licensing, insurance, and conduct requirements.

Commercial Vehicle Licencing - Bylaw 4716 (1987) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3(1)
who must license Owner of every vehicle used on highways defined as commercial or used for collection or delivery of goods in business undertaking. s. 1; s. 4
fee $25.00 (Not exceeding 2,800 kg); $30.00 (Exceeding 2,800 kg but not exceeding 11,800 kg); $35.00 (Exceeding 11,800 kg but not exceeding 20,000 kg); $40.00 (Exceeding 20,000 kg); Transfer 6.25; Replacement 6.25 Schedule A
renewal Licence-Year means the period from January 1 to December 31 s. 1 (LICENCE-YEAR)
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Requires commercial vehicles operating in Richmond to hold a valid licence and meet specified standards.

Inter-municipal Business Licence - Bylaw 10583 (2024) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4
who must license Trades contractors, maintenance/repair/inspection contractors, and health care professionals visiting clients in their homes outside Principal Municipality. s. 3
fee $300 s. 9
renewal twelve (12) months s. 12
scout note

Enables businesses licensed in one Metro Vancouver municipality to operate across participating municipalities under an inter-municipal business licence scheme (2024 current version).

Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement - Bylaw 10584 (2024) adopted bylaw
licence required True Schedule A, s. 1
who must license Trades or construction professionals, maintenance or repair contractors, or health care professionals visiting clients, providing services outside their Principal Municipality. Schedule A, s. 3
fee $300 Schedule A, s. 9
renewal twelve (12) months Schedule A, s. 15
scout note

Authorizes Richmond's participation in the inter-municipal business licence agreement among Metro Vancouver municipalities (2024 current version).

Sign Regulation - Bylaw 9700 (2017) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.2
who must license Persons erecting signs of types listed in Part 3 (e.g. awning, banner, fascia, freestanding, home-based business). s. 3.1, s. 3.2
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Regulates placement, size, type, and illumination of signs on properties and businesses in Richmond.

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