Transfer your business licence to someone else

Steps to transferring a business licence

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  Step 1: Fill out and submit transfer form

   Processing times for licences vary depending on the type of business and time of year. Fall and winter months tend to be our busiest times for business licensing.

  A. Fill out a transfer form

  The transfer form must be completed by both the existing business owners and new business owners.

  • Business licence transfer authorization form PDF file  (384 KB)

  B. Submit your form

  You can send your completed form and documents by:

  • Submitting your form online
  • Mail to the Development and Building Services Centre

  Your changes will be processed – as long as you meet the requirements.

  Is a representative applying on your behalf? They need to include:

  1. Their own current, government-issued photo ID
  2. A letter of authorization PDF file  (90 KB) from the business owner
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  Step 2: Get zoning, building, and licence approvals

  Your new business may need zoning, building, and licence approvals.

  Zoning approvals

  Do the zoning regulations for address allow your business to operate? To find out, contact the Development and Building Services Centre.

  Building approvals

  Does the building meet our building regulations? We will review the property records and may require you to get a special inspection or building permit.

  Licence approvals from other agencies

  Does your new business need approvals to operate from Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority? We will assist you through this approval process.

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  Step 3: Pay fees

  Fee: $181

  How to pay

  By mail

  • Pay by cheque or money order (credit card cheques are not accepted) issued to the City of Vancouver
  • Mail your payment to Revenue Services

  In person

  • Pay by credit card, debit card, cheque, money order, or cash (Credit card cheques are not accepted.)
  • Make cheques and money orders payable to the City of Vancouver
  • Bring your payment to the Development and Building Services Centre

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