Summerland Business Licence

Anyone doing business in Summerland requires a Summerland Business Licence.

If you would like to open a business in Summerland, you will need to complete an application form giving us details of your business.

Before the licence is granted, we will need approval from:
 - Development Services Department (to check zoning and other regulations)
 - Building Official Approval (to confirm the intended use meets the BC Building
        Code requirements for the intended location)
 - Fire Department approval
 - Interior Health approval (if you are dealing with food or health issues).
         *It is a good idea to call Interior Health in advance to see what guidelines
          they have for you to follow.

Business Licence Application Form

If you will be doing business or performing a service in other local communities, you may be eligible to purchase an Inter-Community Business Licence Addon. You must first have a regular Business Licence and for an additional $150.00 you can also do work in other participating municipalities. You can apply for this at the same time you fill out the Business Licence Application (it is the same form) or you can apply for it at a later date.

Business Licence Rates and Renewals

Business Licence renewal notices are mailed out in mid December.

Due Date & Penalty Information

• Business licence renewals are due on January 31 of each year.
• A 10% penalty will be added to all outstanding accounts on February 1st.
• A further 10% penalty will be added to all outstanding accounts on March 1st.

Please call our office at 250-494-6451 if you have any questions or concerns.