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The operation of any business activity within the City of West Kelowna requires a Business Licence. The licensing fees are identified on page 22 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw B0028.
The annual fee is due January 31 or will be subject to a late fee of $25.
To learn more about business licence procedures in the City of West Kelowna, please view our Guide To Business Licences brochure.
Business Licence Fee Structure
The City of West Kelowna has a four-tier Business Licence Fee structure:
- Tier 1 - Basic = $60 per year
- Tier 2 - Basic + fire Inspection = $135 per year
- Tier 3 - Basic + fire Inspection + policing = $360 per year
- Tier 4 - Inter-municipal = $150 (set by province)
Business Licences by Type
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Bed and Breakfast Business Licence |
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Bed and Breakfast accommodation shall only be provided within the principle single detached house. Bed and Breakfast Business Licence Application (PDF) With an application, please include:
A mandatory inspection is required for all Bed and Breakfasts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for required inspections by calling inspector directly to arrange a date and time. Call: Fire Department, 778-797-3200 Building Department, 778-797-8820 |
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Commercial Business Licence |
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A Commercial Business Licence for any operations that provide a service or sell a physical product: Commercial Business Licence (PDF) A mandatory inspection is required for any commercial and/or industrial property, with the exception of subleases. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for the required inspections by calling the inspector directly to arrange a date and time. The occupancy must not be opened to the public until the inspections are satisfactory. For inspections, call: Fire Department, 778-797-3200 Building Inspection, 778-797-8820 |
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Home Based Business Licence |
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A standard home based business is one that only operates within the principal residential dwelling. A home based business must hold a licence and comply with bylaw requirements. Home Based Business Licence (PDF) If any type of construction is required at the premises for which a business licence is being sought, the process may then also involve obtaining a Building Permit. Please note that Home Based Daycares are required to have Interior Health approval, as well as a mandatory inspection by the Fire and Building Departments. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for the required inspections by calling the inspector directly to arrange a date and time. Call: For fire inspection, 778-797-3200 For building inspection, 778-797-8820 |
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Industrial Business Licence |
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An Industrial Business Licence is any operation that is involved with the processing of raw materials; or manufacturing, assembling, cleaning, testing, repairing, storing, shipping or distributing commercial or industrial materials: Industrial Business Licence (PDF) A mandatory inspection is required for any industrial property, with the exception of subleases. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for the required inspections by calling the inspector directly to arrange a date and time. The occupancy must not be opened to the public until the inspections are satisfactory. To arrange inspections, call: Fire Department at 778-797-3200 Building Inspection at 778-797-8820 |
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Inter-Community Business Licence |
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If a business operates in more than one community, it may be eligible for an Inter-Community Business Licence. This program allows businesses to purchase their municipal licence and only one additional licence, instead of having to purchase a licence with each municipality in which they operate. This licence is available for an additional $150; this fee is prorated on a quarterly basis. A business that operates a mobile operation may only purchase an Inter-Community Business Licence from the municipality in which they are resident. If the applicant does not maintain a premise in any of the participating municipalities, then they may apply at any one of the participating municipalities. Certain types of businesses are not eligible for an Inter-Community Licence, such as escort agencies, body rub services and vehicles for hire (taxis, limousines and buses). These businesses require a licence from each municipality in which they operate. Participating Communities:
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Non Resident Business Licence |
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Businesses that do not have a physical location in West Kelowna, but perform services within the city still require a business licence. Contractors, electricians, engineers, photographers and plumbers are a few examples of types of businesses that require a non-resident business licence. |
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