Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325 and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Fee: Sum specified in Schedule 'B'; varies by category (e.g., $50.00, $100.00, $1,000.00). Who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the City.
| licence required | yes | s. 1(a) |
| who must license | Any person carrying on any business within the City | s. 1(a) |
| fee | Sum specified in Schedule 'B'; varies by category (e.g., $50.00, $100.00, $1,000.00) | s. 1(a); Schedule 'B' |
| renewal | Annual basis, calendar year; renew prior to beginning of each licencing period | s. 1(a); s. 4(b) |
Requires businesses operating within Kimberley to obtain an annual business licence and sets licensing categories and application requirements.
| fee | Varies by category; $5.00 to $1,000.00, or $4.00 per room/space min. $50.00 | Schedule "B" |
Sets the fee schedule for the business licence categories established under Bylaw No. 1325.
| licence required | yes | authorizes Inter-Community Business to be carried on |
| who must license | Businesses performing services in more than one Participating Municipality moving client to client, excluding fixed locations and Schedule A businesses. | s. 2.1; Schedule "A" |
| fee | $75 | s. 4.1 |
Establishes an inter-community business licensing arrangement allowing businesses licensed in participating municipalities to operate in Kimberley without a separate local licence.
| licence required | yes | s. 4.1 |
| who must license | Owner or occupant of a food or beverage vending business operating a Sidewalk Cafe | s. 4.2 |
| fee | Initial Application fee of $100.00; renewal fee of $50.00; annual rental fee of $10, $20 or $5 per square meter | s. 11.1 |
| renewal | annually | s. 5.3 |
Regulates permits and standards for businesses operating sidewalk cafes on City sidewalks/rights-of-way.
| licence required | yes | s. 5.1 |
| who must license | Persons constructing, placing, erecting, displaying, painting, altering, repairing, or relocating a sign. | s. 5.1 |
| fee | $30.00 for each sign; $10.00 for sandwich board sign; $60.00 for subsequent application without permit; $50.00 plus $10.00 per sign (max $100.00) for comprehensive sign plan; $30.00 re-inspection. | Schedule A |
| renewal | period not exceeding six (6) months from the date of its issuance | s. 5.10(a) |
Regulates sign permits, dimensions, placement, and design standards for signage displayed within the City.