Business licences & permits — Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers.; fee: Varies by business type: Non-licensed restaurants $350; Licensed restaurant $350–$550 by size; Cabaret $850; Liquor/Cannabis store $550; Professional/Contractor $175; Retail sales $225–$350 by size; Ski lift/Golf $800; Hotel/Rental mgr $400–$550 by units; RS-1A/TUP STR Studio-1BR $275, 2BR $425, 3BR $550, 4+BR $675; Strata STR Studio-1BR $175, 2BR $275, 3BR $375, 4+BR $450; All other $175; renewal: Annual; valid for the calendar year; renewals must pay full year; late renewal after January 31 incurs 10% penalty. Source: Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.1
who must license
All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers.
s. 3.1; s. 3.6
fee
Varies by business type: Non-licensed restaurants $350; Licensed restaurant $350–$550 by size; Cabaret $850; Liquor/Cannabis store $550; Professional/Contractor $175; Retail sales $225–$350 by size; Ski lift/Golf $800; Hotel/Rental mgr $400–$550 by units; RS-1A/TUP STR Studio-1BR $275, 2BR $425, 3BR $550, 4+BR $675; Strata STR Studio-1BR $175, 2BR $275, 3BR $375, 4+BR $450; All other $175
Schedule "A"
renewal
Annual; valid for the calendar year; renewals must pay full year; late renewal after January 31 incurs 10% penalty
s. 3.10; s. 3.11; s. 9.4
scout note
Governs business licensing and regulation in Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, including short-term rental operators.