Business licences & permits — Sooke, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of Sooke, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence period: annual, January 1 to December 31; late penalty: 50% of outstanding Business Licence fee if unpaid as of March 1; fines: not more than $50,000.00. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 778, 2021 - Consolidated, verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 778, 2021 - Consolidated
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s.4
licence period
annual, January 1 to December 31
s.32
late penalty
50% of outstanding Business Licence fee if unpaid as of March 1
Schedule 4 (in Fees and Charges Bylaw)
fine range
not more than $50,000.00
s.58
scout note
Governs the licensing and regulation of businesses, including short-term rental and cannabis retail, in the District of Sooke.