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Business licences & permits — Fernie, British Columbia: Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003

In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Who must license: Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie. Renewal: Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal form and fee due no later than January 1 each year.

Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3(1)
who must license	Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie	s. 3(1); s. 2 definition of "Business"
fee	General business (annual): $100; Short-Term Rental–Primary Residence (annual): $500; Short-Term Rental–Condo/Hotel Full Ownership (annual): $700; Short-Term Rental–Quarter Share (annual): $175; Change of location/transfer/name change: $20 each; Inspection (fire or building code): $150; Additional inspection: $150 per inspection; Artists' co-op/craft fair (3 days or less): $80; Mobile Vendor annual site fee (City land): $250	Schedule "A"
renewal	Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal form and fee due no later than January 1 each year	s. 5(1); s. 7(2)

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Governs business licensing, including short-term rental regulations in Section 12 and Schedule C. Last updated 2025.