How to apply for a Business Licence
Step 1: To apply for a Business Licence, complete the Application.
Step 2: See the schedule table below to determine which schedules need to be completed.
Step 3: Complete and save all required schedules and applications.
Step 4: Send all completed schedules and applications to ttaylor@bimbc.ca
Application form (all business categories)
Schedule A – Schedule of Fees to determine fee.
Schedule B – Property Owner and Strata Approval
Schedule C – Home-Based Business (including B&B)
Schedule D – B&B and Residential Guest Accommodations
Schedule E – Residential Guest Accomodations
Neighbour Notification – Residential Guest Accommodations
Safety 1- Self Assessment Safety Audit
Schedule Requirements and Application Information
| Schedule Requirements | Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | B* | C | D | E | S1 | S2 |
| Bed and Breakfast $150 | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Commercial $125 | X | |||||
| Commercial Guest Accommodation $150 | X | X | X | |||
| Contractor $100 | ** | |||||
| Guest House $150 | X | X | X | |||
| Home-Based Business – Non-Public Access $25 | X | X | ||||
| Home-Based Business – Public Access $100 | X | X | ||||
| Non-Profit Organization $0 | X | |||||
| Non-Resident Business $100 | ||||||
| Residential Guest Accommodation $300 | X | X | X | X | X |
*If premises are rented or within a strata
**If a contractor yard is rented or in a strata
After you submit an application the Business Licence Inspector will email a licence fee notice. Once the licence fee payment has been processed a review of your application will begin. The length of time it takes to process a business licence application is dependant on the licence category, fee payment and the submission of documents.
What type of accommodations do I provide?
| B&B | Residential Guest Accommodations | Commercial Guest Accommodations or Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning | Residential | Residential | Some Commercial, CD and Park zones |
| Residence | Operated by a resident of property | Property must be ordinarily occupied by a resident | Operator need not reside on the property |
| Kitchen | Plug-in, counter-top appliances only | Full size or built-in appliances | May provide kitchen, specific to zoning |
| Days per year | 365 | 120 | 365 |
| Designated Individual required | No | Yes | No |
| Business Licence # on advertising | Yes | Yes | No |
| Proof of insurance | No | Yes | No |
| Parking space per guest room in addition to dwelling | Yes | Yes | Specific to zoning |
| Limit 2 guests per bedroom | No | Yes | No |
| 1 booking at a time | No | Yes | No |
| Max. # of Guests | No | Yes | No |
Questions? please contact the Business Licence Inspector at: ttaylor@bimbc.ca or 604-947-4255.