Business licences & permits — Metchosin, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Metchosin, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the District, except roadside stands, small day care, and LGA s.655 activities.; fee: Schedules "A" and "B"; Table 1: $35-$85; Table 2: $50-$100; Maximum Fee is $500; Late renewal $25.00; renewal: annual, commences each November 1st and expires each October 31st. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, 2002, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw, 2002
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3(a)
who must license
Every person who owns or operates any business within the District, except roadside stands, small day care, and LGA s.655 activities.
s. 3(b), s. 20
fee
Schedules "A" and "B"; Table 1: $35-$85; Table 2: $50-$100; Maximum Fee is $500; Late renewal $25.00
s. 5(a), Schedule "B", s. 16(c)
renewal
annual, commences each November 1st and expires each October 31st
s. 12(a)(i), s. 12(a)(ii)
scout note
Establishes requirements for business licences in the District of Metchosin.