Business licences & permits — Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by 1128 Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business License Regulations, verified 2026-08-28. A licence is required. Fee: $170; non-profit organization... will not be subject to the Inter-Community Business Licence fee; may be reduced pro-rata. Who must license: Inter-Community Businesses moving client-to-client across jurisdictions, excluding Schedule A businesses.
1128 Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business License Regulations
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3(a), s. 3(e)
who must license
Inter-Community Businesses moving client-to-client across jurisdictions, excluding Schedule A businesses.
s. 2, s. 3(b), Schedule A
fee
$170; non-profit organization... will not be subject to the Inter-Community Business Licence fee; may be reduced pro-rata
s. 4(a), s. 4(c), s. 4(d)
scout note
Inter-community business licence bylaw enabling businesses licensed in one participating municipality to operate in others on Vancouver Island. 2026 bylaw.
1060 Sign Regulation Bylaw
Regulates placement, size, and design of signs on properties and businesses in Lake Cowichan. Consolidated 2021 bylaw.