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

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

Kimberley, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Yes. Anyone carrying on business in the City of Kimberley, or advertising that they will, needs a valid City business licence. Fill in Business Licence Application Form A and email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall, 340 Spokane Street.

Key facts

Who needs one	Anyone carrying on business in the City, or advertising that they are willing to, must hold a valid licence; the City page says all businesses located in or providing services within the City need one. A separate licence is needed for each business and each premises.Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 1(a); Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 4(g)-(h); Business Licenses · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording no person shall carry on any business, advertise, call or in any manner suggest that holder of a valid and subsisting licence obtain a separate licence for each business, each premise shall be deemed to be a separate business. All businesses located in or providing services within City of Kimberley boundaries must be in possession of a valid business license.
Fee	Set by category in Bylaw 1325 Schedule B: for example $50 for most personal services, repair, arts and wholesale; $100 for restaurants, professional services, contractors and retail under 5,000 sq ft ($150 over); $50 minimum for hotels ($4 per room); $25 for non-profits and clubs.Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Cafes, Coffee shops, Restaurants $100.00 Under 5000 sqft $100.00 Over 5000 sqft $150.00 Non-Profits $25.00 Hotels, Motels $4.00 per room
How to apply	Complete the Business Licence Application Form A and email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall, 340 Spokane Street. Staff sign off from Planning, Building, Fire, Bylaw Enforcement and Health. The Licence Inspector grants a licence only if the applicant complies with building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws.Business Licenses; Business Licence Application Form A; Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 6(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Download the City’s Business License Application Form or pick one up at City Hall, 340 Spokane Street. Email completed form to: info@kimberley.ca Planning Building Inspector Fire Department complied with the requirements of the bylaws of the municipality regulating building, zoning, health, sanitation and business
Renewal	Licences run for the calendar year (January 1 to December 31) and must be renewed before the start of each licensing period. A business that becomes liable to be licensed after July 31 pays half the annual fee.Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), s. 4(b), 1(a); Business Licenses · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording licences shall be issued on an annual basis and shall run for a calendar year. it shall be encumbent upon each person to renew such licence prior to the beginning of each licencing period a person who becomes liable to be licenced after the 31st day of July in any year, shall pay one-half of 2026 Business License renewals are due January 31, 2026.
Inter-community licence	Yes. Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2552, 2016: an add-on to a regular Kimberley or Cranbrook licence that lets mobile businesses operate in both. Fee not stated in readable official text; see the bylaw or ask the City.Business Licenses; Public hearing statement, Oct. 24, 2016, Oct. 24, 2016 public hearing statement · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording mobile businesses can operate in Kimberley and Cranbrook without having to apply for businesses licences from both municipalities. Inter-Community Business License Bylaw No. 2552, 2016 A business will be required to purchase a regular license in either Kimberley or An Inter-Community Business license is an add-on to a municipal business
Fine	$100 for no business licence (MTI Bylaw 2540, Schedule 4, Business Bylaw No. 1325 s. 1(a)); $100 for no separate licence; $50 for failing to produce a licence.Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, Schedule 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No business licence 1 (a) 100 Fail to produce licence No separate licence
Bylaw	Kimberley Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (consolidated for convenience June 10, 2013); Schedule B sets fees.Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording BYLAW NO. 1325 KIMBERLEY BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW, 1979 Consolidated for Convenience Only: June 10, 2013

How it works

Under Business Licence Bylaw 1325, no one may carry on business in Kimberley, or advertise that they are willing to, without a valid licence. The City page says all businesses located in or providing services within the City need one. A separate licence is needed for each business and each premises.

Steps

Fill in Business Licence Application Form A.
Email it to info@kimberley.ca or bring it to City Hall. Staff from Planning, Building, Fire, Bylaw Enforcement and Health sign off. The Licence Inspector grants a licence only if you comply with building, zoning, health, sanitation and business bylaws.
Pay the fee for your business category. Fees are in Schedule B of the bylaw: for example $50 for most personal services, repair, arts and wholesale; $100 for restaurants, professional services, contractors and retail under 5,000 sq ft ($150 over); $50 minimum for hotels ($4 per room); $25 for non-profits and clubs.
A sign permit is required before you put up business signage.

Good to know

Renewal: licences must be renewed before the start of each licensing period (January 1). A business that becomes liable after July 31 pays half the annual fee. This is from the bylaw; check the City page for current renewal dates.
Inter-community licence: Bylaw 2552, 2016 offers an add-on to a regular Kimberley or Cranbrook licence so mobile businesses can operate in both. The fee is not found in readable official text; ask the City.
Fines: a ticket for no business licence is $100; failing to produce a licence is $50.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Business Licenses, City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, 1979 (PDF, consolidated 2013), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Business Licence Application Form A (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325, Schedule B (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2540, Schedule 4 (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)
Public hearing statement, Oct. 24, 2016 (PDF), City of Kimberley (read 2026-11-05)

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