Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: person carrying on a business within the City of White Rock; fee: Schedules "A" and "B"; Group 1 $320.00 plus $25.00 for each employee; renewal: one (1) year. Source: Business License (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1510; Intermunicipal Transportation Network Service (TNS) Business Licence Bylaw 2473; Sign Bylaw (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1923, verified 2026-06-08.
| licence required | True | s. 2 |
| who must license | person carrying on a business within the City of White Rock | s. 2 |
| fee | Schedules "A" and "B"; Group 1 $320.00 plus $25.00 for each employee | s. 9(a); Schedule "A" Group 1 |
| renewal | one (1) year | s. 8(a) |
Regulates business licensing requirements, fees, and conditions for businesses operating in White Rock.
| licence required | True | s. 3 |
| who must license | Inter-municipal TNS Business licensed by Passenger Transportation Board to operate in Participating Municipalities | “Inter-municipal TNS Business” means a TNS Business that has been licensed |
| fee | $155, plus $150 for each vehicle operating under the authority of the Inter-municipal TNS Business, except that the per vehicle fee for Zero Emission Vehicles will be $30, and there will be no per vehicle fee charged for Accessible Vehicles. | s. 8 |
| renewal | 12 months | s. 10 |
Establishes licensing requirements for transportation network services (ride-hailing) operating across municipal boundaries.
| licence required | True | Part 3 s. 1; Part 7 Title |
| who must license | Sign installers; applicants for Sign Permits for non-exempt Signs. | Part 2 s. 2; Part 3 s. 7 |
| fee | Any applicable fees, as described in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw | Schedule II s. 1 |
Regulates the type, size, placement, and permitting of signs on private and public property in White Rock.