Chase business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply
Do I need a business licence in Chase, and how do I get one?
Yes. In Chase, all businesses located in, or providing services within, Village boundaries must hold a valid business licence. Complete the Village's application and email chase@chasebc.ca, or visit the Village Office at 826 Okanagan Avenue. Fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Key facts
| Who needs one | All businesses located in, or providing services within, Village boundaries must hold a valid business licence.Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAll businesses located in, or providing services within, Village boundaries must hold a valid business licence |
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| Fee | Fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw (amounts not on the page).Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBusiness Licence fees can be found here in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw |
| How to apply | Complete the Village's Business Licence application and email chase@chasebc.ca, or visit the office at 826 Okanagan Avenue. Businesses in a commercial site need an annual inspection by the Chase Fire Department. Provincial permits may also be needed.Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingvisit the office at 826 Okanagan Avenue Any business in a commercial site within the Village of Chase will be required to have an annual Fire inspection by the Chase Fire Department |
| Renewal | Valid January 1 to December 31 of the year purchased. Renew by March 31 for the early renewal discount rate.Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBusiness licences are valid from January 1 to December 31 of the year in which they are purchased Renew your business licence by March 31 to take advantage of the early renewal period discount rate |
| Inter-community licence | Yes. $75, for Chase licence holders whose business is mobile and works elsewhere in the TNRD; covers Kamloops, Barriere, Logan Lake, Merritt and Tk'emlups.Business Licences · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThey cost $75 but you will not need business licenses from participating communities |
| Fine | Not confirmed. The Village's page does not state a fine for operating without a licence. |
| Bylaw | Business License Bylaw No. 735-2011Bylaws, Bylaws list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBusiness License Bylaw No. 735-2011 |
How it works
Under the Village of Chase's Business License Bylaw No. 735-2011, all businesses located in, or providing services within, Village boundaries must hold a valid business licence. Provincial permits may also be needed (for example a health permit for food service or a liquor licence).
Steps
- Complete the Village's Business Licence application (online or printable) and email it to chase@chasebc.ca, or visit the office at 826 Okanagan Avenue.
- If your business is in a commercial site in the Village, arrange the annual inspection by the Chase Fire Department.
- Pay the fee. See Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw, or ask the Village.
Good to know
- Licences are valid January 1 to December 31 of the year purchased. Renew by March 31 for the early renewal discount rate.
- An Inter-Community Business Licence costs $75 and is for Chase licence holders whose business is mobile and works elsewhere in the TNRD. It covers Kamloops, Barriere, Logan Lake, Merritt and Tk'emlups (Inter-Community Business License Bylaw No. 882-2019).
- The Village's page does not state a fine for operating without a licence.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Business Licences, Village of Chase (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaws, Village of Chase (read 2026-11-08)
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