Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities; renewal: valid for remainder of calendar year; at least annual updates via Mobile Business Registry. Source: Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 3(a) |
| who must license | Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities | s. 2 "Inter-Community Business" |
| renewal | valid for remainder of calendar year; at least annual updates via Mobile Business Registry | s. 7(c) |
Establishes an inter-community business licence program enabling contractors to operate across participating municipalities.
Regulates the placement, size, and type of signs on private and public property in the City of Colwood.