Business licences & permits — North Cowichan, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business in North Cowichan, including from more than one place; mobile food service requires separate licence per vehicle; fee: As prescribed in the Fees Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies after February 28; renewal: Annual, expires December 31 of licence year; renewal application before expiry; late fee if renewed after February 28. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 2(1)
who must license
Any person carrying on a business in North Cowichan, including from more than one place; mobile food service requires separate licence per vehicle
s. 2(1); s. 7.2(1)
fee
As prescribed in the Fees Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies after February 28
s. 4(1)(b); s. 4(3)(b)
renewal
Annual, expires December 31 of licence year; renewal application before expiry; late fee if renewed after February 28
s. 10(b); s. 4(3)
scout note
Requires businesses operating within North Cowichan to hold a valid municipal business licence.