Business licences & permits — Central Saanich, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial or service business for gain or profit within the District; home-based, farm-based, non-resident and daily licences also required; fee: As specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies; renewal: Annual, January 1 to December 31; renewal within 60 days after expiry date; late renewal fee if not renewed within 60 days. Source: Business Licence Bylaw - 2166, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw - 2166
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4
who must license
Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial or service business for gain or profit within the District; home-based, farm-based, non-resident and daily licences also required
s. 3; s. 2 (definitions)
fee
As specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies
s. 7(a)(v)
renewal
Annual, January 1 to December 31; renewal within 60 days after expiry date; late renewal fee if not renewed within 60 days
s. 9; s. 9(b)
scout note
Requires businesses operating in the District of Central Saanich to hold a valid municipal business licence (Bylaw 2166).
Sign Bylaw
adopted bylaw
Regulates the erection, display, and content of signs in the District of Central Saanich (Bylaw 2182, 2024).