Business Licences
Application Process for a Business Licence:
- Complete and submit a business licence application. Here are your options:
- Apply for a Short Term Rental Licence - Short Term Rental Application
- Apply for a New Business Licence - Use the New Business Licence Application Form
- Business has moved to a new location - Use the Change of Business Location Application Form
- Business has changed ownership - Use the Change of Ownership Application Form
- Update business mailing address only - Use the Change of Business Mailing Address Form
- Update business name - Use the Change of Business Name Application Form
- Business no longer operating - Use the Business Cancellation Form
- Renewing your business licence - Use our MySechelt online portal, in person at municipal hall, or over the phone with a credit card
- Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by staff to make payment.
Types of Business Licences
Regular Business Licence |
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$150 yearly fee You will be conducting business only within the District of Sechelt |
Inter-Community Business Licence |
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$225 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 |
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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. |
Short-Term Rental Licence |
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Type 1: $500 yearly fee Type 2: $900 yearly fee Note: For more information on short-term rentals, visit the short-term rental page |
Report a Business Without a Licence
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. Please note that pro-rated fees do not apply to short term rentals.
Provincial/Federal Requirements Resource:
For permits and licences for new businesses, visit BizPal to help walk you through the process.