Business licences & permits — West Vancouver, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all businesses operating within the District of West Vancouver; fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw 5025, 2019 Schedule A (e.g. B&B $112/guest room; Contractor 1–2 employees $105; Professional 1–2 employees $211); renewal: annual January 1–December 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 4455, 2005 (consolidated to Amendment 5329, 2024), verified 2026-06-08.
Business Licence Bylaw No. 4455, 2005 (consolidated to Amendment 5329, 2024)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s.5.1.1
who must license
all businesses operating within the District of West Vancouver
s.5.1.1
fee
per Fees and Charges Bylaw 5025, 2019 Schedule A (e.g. B&B $112/guest room; Contractor 1–2 employees $105; Professional 1–2 employees $211)
s.5.2.1, Schedule A
renewal
annual January 1–December 31
s.5.4.1
scout note
Requires business licences for businesses operating in West Vancouver including home-based businesses; amended to incorporate STR licensing requirements (Amendment 5419, 2026).