Business licences & permits — Prince George, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within the City, including advertising, selling, rendering services, or repairing goods for profit.; fee: Identified in the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw; pro-rated in first year: 100% (Jan 1–Mar 31), 75% (Apr 1–Jun 30), 50% (Jul 1–Sep 30), 25% (Oct 1–Dec 31).; renewal: Annual; must renew by paying fee prior to December 31 of the year the licence was issued; expires December 31.. Source: Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 5.3
who must license
Any person carrying on business within the City, including advertising, selling, rendering services, or repairing goods for profit.
s. 5.1
fee
Identified in the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw; pro-rated in first year: 100% (Jan 1–Mar 31), 75% (Apr 1–Jun 30), 50% (Jul 1–Sep 30), 25% (Oct 1–Dec 31).
s. 7.5; s. 7.8
renewal
Annual; must renew by paying fee prior to December 31 of the year the licence was issued; expires December 31.
s. 8.1; s. 8.6
scout note
Regulates and licenses businesses operating within the City of Prince George.