Business licences & permits — Oak Bay, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: every person owning or operating any business within the Municipality including commercial, home-based, non-resident, direct sellers, and short-term rentals; fee: Home Based Business $50.00; Short-Term Rental $100.00; Commercial 0–1,000 sq ft minimum $100.00; maximum $2,000.00; renewal: annual; commences January 1, terminates December 31; half fee if business commences after June 30. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 3603, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw 3603
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s.2
who must license
every person owning or operating any business within the Municipality including commercial, home-based, non-resident, direct sellers, and short-term rentals
s.2, s.4(9)
fee
Home Based Business $50.00; Short-Term Rental $100.00; Commercial 0–1,000 sq ft minimum $100.00; maximum $2,000.00
Table 4A, Table 4C, Table 1A, Table 1B
renewal
annual; commences January 1, terminates December 31; half fee if business commences after June 30
s.4(2)
fine range
not less than $200.00 and not more than $10,000.00
s.11
scout note
Requires and regulates business licences for commercial operations within the District of Oak Bay.