Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Village of Slocan, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by #662 – BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW 2018, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED APRIL 11, 2022 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Fee: $100. Who must license: Every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the Village any profession, business, trade, occupation, calling, undertaking or thing.
| licence required | yes | s. 5(a)(i) |
| who must license | Every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the Village any profession, business, trade, occupation, calling, undertaking or thing | s. 5(a)(i) |
| renewal | annual licences for each calendar year | s. 5(a)(v) |
Requires and regulates business licences for businesses operating in Slocan City; consolidated to April 2022.
| licence required | yes | s. 2(d) |
| who must license | Inter-Community Businesses performing services in more than one Participating Government moving client to client, excluding Schedule 'A' businesses. | s. 1, s. 2(b) |
| fee | $100 | s. 3(a) |
| renewal | annual | s. 3(c) |
Establishes an inter-community business licence scheme allowing licence reciprocity across participating municipalities.
Regulates the placement, size, and type of signs within Slocan City.