Business licences & permits — Saanich, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within Saanich, defined as commercial/industrial undertaking or service for gain or profit.; fee: Licence fee specified in Schedule "A"; includes Home Crafts $50.00, Commercial - Small $100.00, Commercial - Large $200.00; renewal: Annual licences for the period January 1st to December 31st in each and every year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 8213, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 8213
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3
who must license
Any person carrying on business within Saanich, defined as commercial/industrial undertaking or service for gain or profit.
s. 3; s. 2
fee
Licence fee specified in Schedule "A"; includes Home Crafts $50.00, Commercial - Small $100.00, Commercial - Large $200.00
Schedule "A"
renewal
Annual licences for the period January 1st to December 31st in each and every year
s. 8(a)
scout note
Requires businesses operating in Saanich to obtain a licence, sets licence fees and conditions for various business types.