Business licences

Any organization doing business in or from Vancouver must have a business licence.

Apply for and manage your business licence. Explore the types of businesses that require a business licence.

Processing of applications

Access to the Business Licence Office is by appointment only. Walk-in service and drop-in appointments are not available.

To help process your applications faster, we have moved to a digital approach for applications, enquiries, and payments.

We will contact you with questions or next steps once we have processed your request.

Effective May 6, 2024: We are streamlining over 500 different licensing types to under 100.

No action is required for businesses with existing licensing.

Your business licence will be:

Find out how to apply for a business licence, additional requirements, and other approvals you might need.

Your business licence expires on December 31 every year. Renew your business licence online, in person, or by mail.

Pay the fee for a new business licence. You will need your account number to pay.

Update your business licence account information, transfer your licence, get a copy of your licence, and close your account.

Information about the types of business licences you can apply for in Vancouver.

Key resources to to help you start or expand your business in Vancouver.

Key resources to run your business smoothly and sustainably.

Location:
Appointment required
Development and Building Services Centre
Ground Floor
515 West 10th Avenue

Mailing address:
Revenue Services
PO Box 7878
Vancouver, BC V6B 4E2

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