Nakusp business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply
Do I need a business licence in Nakusp, and how do I get one?
Short answer
Yes. Every business operating in the Village of Nakusp, resident or not, needs a valid licence for each business. Most pay $125 a year. Apply in writing at the Village Office, 91 1st Street NW, or from the Village website, and pay the fee.
Key facts
| Who needs one | Every business, resident or non-resident, operating in the Village needs a valid licence for each business. Not needed for a concert or exhibition whose proceeds go entirely to a local non-profit society. Youth-owned businesses must still apply but pay nothing; non-profits pay no charge.Licences and Permits, Business Licences; Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe Village of Nakusp requires resident and non-resident businesses operating within our boundaries to hold a valid and current business licence. A person who carries out business transactions within the Village must apply for, obtain, A business licence is not required for a performance, concert, exhibition or |
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| Fee | Most businesses: $125 a year. Examples: professional office $125 plus $25 per practitioner; restaurant or pub $125; home occupation $100; short-term rental $300 per unit; non-profit and youth: no charge. $25 off total fees of $100 or more if paid by December 31 of the year before.Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingALL OTHER BUSINESSES $125 Non-profit organizations (subject to request by the Early Business License Fee $25 discount off total |
| How to apply | Apply in writing on the application from the Village Office or website, and pay the fee. For a new location, a change in business use or taking over a commercial space, RDCK Building Department occupancy approval may be required first. A fire inspection is required within the first year.Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 3(1); s. 4(10); s. 19(1); Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Notice · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA person applying for a business licence must apply in writing, using the application Any change of Occupancy of a Premises requires approval from the Regional District Every new business must have a Fire Inspection completed within the first year of Where RDCK approval is necessary, it must be obtained before a business licence can be issued. |
| Renewal | A licence runs from issue to December 31. The Village mails renewal notices; renew and pay by the last business day in February. Renewals paid in full by December 31 get the early-payment discount if the fee is $100 or more.Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, s. 4(7); s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingA license is valid from the day issued until December 31st of that year. The Village sends out business licence renewal notices to all existing on or before the last business day in February. |
| Inter-community licence | None set. No inter-community licence is offered. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: failing to obtain a business licence $200 ($150 within 14 days; $250 after 28 days); failing to display it $100 ($50; $150). Operating while suspended $300.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Schedule A, Business Licence 3.2, 4.5, 8.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFailure to obtain a business Failure to display business Carrying on business while |
| Bylaw | Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024 (consolidated to include Bylaw 767, 2026)Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBusiness License Bylaw No. 734, 2024 CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW 734 & 767, 2026. |
How it works
Under the Village's Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, every business, resident or non-resident, operating in the Village needs a valid licence for each business. "Business" excludes sales delivered entirely from outside the Village by courier, mail or virtually. A concert or exhibition whose proceeds go entirely to a local non-profit society needs none. Youth-owned businesses must still apply but pay nothing; non-profits pay no charge. Fees are in Schedule 8 of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Steps
- For a new location, a change in business use or taking over a commercial space, RDCK Building Department occupancy approval may be required first.
- Apply in writing on the application from the Village Office or website, and pay the fee. The licence is valid only when issued and paid.
- Arrange a fire inspection, required within the first year.
- Each year the Village mails renewal notices. Renew and pay by the last business day in February.
Good to know
- Renewals paid in full by December 31 get the early-payment discount if the fee is $100 or more.
- No inter-community licence is offered.
- Bylaw notice for failing to obtain a licence: $200 ($150 within 14 days; $250 after 28 days). Failing to display it: $100 ($50; $150). Operating while suspended: $300.
- The fee and fine schedules still cite Business Licence Bylaw 715, which Bylaw 734 repealed. Confirm current amounts with the Village Office, 250.265.3689.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, consolidated September 2026 (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw, Schedule 8, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
- Licences and Permits, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
- Change of Occupancy Business Licence, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
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