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Application Process for a Business Licence:

  1. Complete and submit the business licence application form.
  2. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by staff to make payment.
  3. Renewals can be processed online through MySechelt, in person at the municipal hall, or over the phone with a credit card.

Types of Business Licences

Regular Business Licence

$125 yearly fee

You will be conducting business only within the District of Sechelt

Inter-Community Business Licence

$175 yearly fee

You will be conducting business all over the Sunshine Coast.

Note: An inter-community Business Licence allows Sechelt-based businesses to conduct business in the Town of Gibsons, shíshálh Nation and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. This allows businesses to pay for one licence instead of  purchasing a licence in multiple locations.

Home Occupation

A regular business licence is required for home-based businesses.

Businesses operated in residences are subject to specific regulations. Sechelt Zoning Bylaw No 580, 2022 outlines the restrictions and permitted uses of a home operated business.

District of Sechelt Process:

  • Annual licences are issued for a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31).
  • Your business licence is non-transferable, so if your business changes location, or you take over an existing business, you must apply for a new license.
  • The fee is not refundable if you close your business.
  • Renewal invoices will be sent out to all businesses December of each year and are due January 1st .
  • If you apply for your licence after August 1st, you will pay a pro-rated licence fee.

Provincial/Federal Requirements Resource:

For permits and licences for new businesses, visit BizPal to help walk you through the process.

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