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Anmore business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply

Do I need a business licence in Anmore, and how do I get one?

Anmore, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Yes. Anyone who operates a business or any commercial activity in Anmore, including trades and contractors working there, needs a Village business licence for each business. Fees run from $110 to $400 a year depending on the business. Apply in person at Village Hall or pay online through OptionPay.

Key facts

Who needs oneAnyone who operates a business or any form of commercial activity in the Village needs a licence for each business. All trades and contractors working in Anmore must hold a valid Village business licence.Business Licence, Business Licence page; Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 4; Building & Renovating - Village of Anmore, Building & Renovating · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
ANY PERSON planning to operate a business or any form of commercial activity, must possess a valid business licence
Every person who owns or operates any business within the Village shall apply
All trades working on your construction project must have a valid business licence to work in the Village of Anmore.
FeeAnnual fees per the Fees and Charges Bylaw include: home based business $110; bed & breakfast $110; child day care $110 (10 or fewer) or $165 (11 or more); contractor $165; any business not listed $165; animal boarding $400; film company $400; mobile food truck $400; transfer of licence $10. A licence issued after July 1 is half price (not for semi-annual licences).Sources differ: The Business Licencing Bylaw s. 5(a) halves the fee for a licence issued after July 31, while the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Village page say July 1. The Fees and Charges Bylaw (s. 4) says it prevails.Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Schedule A, Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Contractor $165.00
Any Business not listed above $165.00
Accessory Home Based Business $110.00
Mobile Food Truck $400.00
Transfer Business Licence $10.00
annual licence fee prescribed in this schedule shall be reduced by one-half in respect of a
How to applyCheck zoning first, then complete the business licence application and pay the fee in person during office hours or online through OptionPay (credit card fees apply). Staff review it with copies of federal, provincial or municipal certificates, and may contact you or arrange an inspection by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.Business Licence, Business Licence page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Please ensure that the location of your intended business has the appropriate zoning.
The business owner must complete the Business Licence Application Form and pay the application fee in person
You may be contacted for further documentation or to schedule an inspection from our Bylaw Enforcement Officer if required.
RenewalLicences run January 1 to December 31 and must be renewed each year; a renewal notice is mailed at the end of the year. Renew by mail (cheque with the renewal stub), in person (cash, cheque or debit) or online through OptionPay. A $50 fee may apply for late renewal.Sources differ: The bylaw's s. 19-20 refer to renewing before October 31 and an extra $50 if not, which does not match its own s. 14 (December 31) or the Village page.Business Licence, Business Licence page; Renew Business Licences for 2026, news post, Dec 18, 2025; Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 14 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
All business licence’s expire on December 31st and must be renewed annually.
Renew in person during regular business hours
Renew online by paying through our third party provider OptionPay
late payments may incur a $50 fee
issued on an annual basis the period of the licence is January 1st and expires December
Inter-community licenceOnly for ride-hailing: Bylaw 679-2023 sets up an Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services (TNS) business licence scheme among participating municipalities.Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw No. 679-2023, s. 1, 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal TSN Business Licence Scheme
There is hereby established an Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence scheme among
FineOperating without a licence: bylaw notice $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days; $500 if paid after 30 days). The municipal ticket schedule also lists $500.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Business Licence Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 9; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Operating a business without a 33 $500 $350 $500
Operating a business without 33 $500.00
if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving
if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being
BylawAnmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (consolidated with Amendments 307-2001 and 565-2017); fees in Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule ABusiness Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999, s. 1; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
Official wording
Anmore Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999
Anmore Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019

How it works

The Village of Anmore requires a licence for each business operated in the Village, under the Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999. Fees are set in Schedule A of the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019. All trades and contractors working in Anmore must hold a valid Village business licence. Licences run January 1 to December 31.

Steps

  1. Check that your location is zoned for your business (see the zoning-lookup answer).
  2. Complete the Business Licence Application and pay the fee in person during office hours, or online through OptionPay (credit card fees apply).
  3. Staff review it with copies of federal, provincial or municipal certificates, and may contact you or arrange an inspection by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
  4. Renew each year. A renewal notice is mailed at the end of the year. Renew by mail (cheque with the renewal stub), in person (cash, cheque or debit) or online through OptionPay.

Good to know

  • A $50 fee may apply for late renewal.
  • The Business Licencing Bylaw halves the fee for a licence issued after July 31, while the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Village page say July 1. The Fees and Charges Bylaw says it prevails. Confirm with Village Hall.
  • Ride-hailing companies fall under a separate scheme: Bylaw 679-2023 sets up an Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services business licence among participating municipalities.
  • Operating without a licence: a bylaw notice is $500 ($350 if paid within 14 days; $500 if paid more than 30 days after); a municipal ticket is also $500.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Business Licence, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Business Licence Application, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Business Licencing Bylaw No. 263-1999 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A (PDF, consolidated to November 21, 2025), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Renew Business Licences for 2026, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  6. Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence Bylaw No. 679-2023 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  7. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  8. Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
  9. Building & Renovating - Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)

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