Business licences & permits — Ashcroft, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all businesses operating within the Village of Ashcroft except specified exemptions (yard sales, government, charitable events, etc.); fee: varies by type: retail <1000 sq ft $60, contractors $120, professionals $100, financial institutions $400, restaurants 1–20 seats $60; late penalty $20; renewal: annual January 1–December 31; renewal fee due by February 15. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s.2.1
who must license
all businesses operating within the Village of Ashcroft except specified exemptions (yard sales, government, charitable events, etc.)
s.2.1, s.2.2
fee
varies by type: retail <1000 sq ft $60, contractors $120, professionals $100, financial institutions $400, restaurants 1–20 seats $60; late penalty $20
Schedule A
renewal
annual January 1–December 31; renewal fee due by February 15
s.5.5, s.5.16
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for businesses operating within the Village of Ashcroft.