Business licences & permits — Comox, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Comox, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business (commercial, industrial, or service for profit) within the Town of Comox; fee: As set out in Schedule "D" of the Comox Fees and Charges Bylaw; prorated 75% if issued April 1–June 30, 50% if issued July 1–December 31; renewal: Annual; valid to January 31 of following year; renewal window December 1–January 31. Source: Business Regulation Bylaw No. 1882; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1762; Performers and Entertainers Bylaw No. 1465, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Regulation Bylaw No. 1882
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(1)
who must license
Any person carrying on a business (commercial, industrial, or service for profit) within the Town of Comox
s. 3(1)
fee
As set out in Schedule "D" of the Comox Fees and Charges Bylaw; prorated 75% if issued April 1–June 30, 50% if issued July 1–December 31
s. 4(1)(c); s. 9(1); s. 9(2)
renewal
Annual; valid to January 31 of following year; renewal window December 1–January 31
s. 5(4); s. 5(5); s. 5(6)
scout note
Regulates and licenses businesses operating within the Town of Comox.
Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1762
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(b)
who must license
Inter-Community Businesses operating across multiple participating municipalities; must hold a valid Municipal Business Licence from Principal Municipality
s. 3(b)
fee
$150
s. 4(a)
scout note
Establishes an inter-community business licence program for contractors operating across multiple municipalities.
Performers and Entertainers Bylaw No. 1465
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(1)
who must license
Musicians and performers entertaining the public in any park, street, or parking lot in Comox
s. 3(1)
fee
4 Months ($55.00) or One Year ($110.00); duplicate permit charge $10.00
Schedule A: "4 Months ($55.00)" / "One Year ($110.00)"; Schedule A Part B cond. 2: "charge of $10.00"
renewal
annual or 4-month term; applicant must reapply and re-audition each year
s. 4(1): "in each year"; s. 4(2): "in each year, audition"; Schedule A: "4 Months ($55.00) ... One Year ($110.00)"
scout note
Licenses and regulates performers, entertainers, and buskers operating in the Town of Comox.