{"title":"Pemberton business licences: who needs one, fees and how to apply","question":"Do I need a business licence in Pemberton, and how do I get one?","slug":"business-licence","place":{"path":"ca/bc/pemberton","name":"Pemberton","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"business","name":"Starting and running a business"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Pemberton","url":"https://www.pemberton.ca"},"short_answer":"Apply for or renew a Pemberton business licence through Cloudpermit. Upload the required documents. The Village accepts payment at Municipal Hall or online through OptionPay.","aliases":[],"cost":null,"how_long":"Licences expire December 31. The Village directs owners to renew by January 31 to avoid a late penalty.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"604-894-6135"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Business Licences","url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences"}],"related":[{"slug":"short-term-rental","title":"Pemberton short-term rental rules (Airbnb, Vrbo)","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/short-term-rental/"},{"slug":"home-based-business","title":"Pemberton home-based business rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/home-based-business/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/whistler","name":"Whistler","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lillooet","name":"Lillooet","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lytton","name":"Lytton","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/anmore","name":"Anmore","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence/"},{"place":"ca/bc/belcarra","name":"Belcarra","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence/"}],"topic":{"title":"Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence/"},"facts":{"who_needs":{"label":"Who needs one","value":"Businesses operating in the Village, including home businesses and food trucks, need a valid licence.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences","title":"Business Licences","section":"Operating in Pemberton? Here’s what you need to know.","quotes":["Whether you’re starting a new venture, running a home-based business, or setting up a food truck, you’ll need a valid business licence to operate in the Village of Pemberton. Business licences help ensure all businesses meet local bylaws and contribute to a safe, vibrant community."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"fee":{"label":"Fee","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Business Licences: Village of Pemberton; not found there.","sources":[]},"how_to_apply":{"label":"How to apply","value":"Apply for or renew a Pemberton business licence through Cloudpermit.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences","title":"Business Licences","section":"How to Apply or Renew","quotes":["The Village uses Cloudpermit, an online platform for managing applications and inspections. With Cloudpermit, you can: * Apply and renew licences from your phone, tablet, or computer * Track your application and receive updates"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"renewal":{"label":"Renewal","value":"Licences expire December 31. The Village directs owners to renew by January 31 to avoid a late penalty.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences","title":"Business Licences","section":"How to Apply or Renew","quotes":["Business licences are valid for the calendar year and expire on December 31. Renew by January 31 to avoid a late penalty, in addition to the regular annual fee. For current rates, refer to Schedule F of the Fees and Charges Bylaw."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"inter_community":{"label":"Inter-community licence","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Business Licences: Village of Pemberton; not found there.","sources":[]},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"A resident or non-resident business operating without a business licence carries $75, $50 early or $100 late.","short":"$75 ($50 if paid early)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020","section":"Business Licence Bylaw No. 842, sections 6.2–6.3","quotes":["Business Licence Bylaw No. 842, 2018 6.2 Resident Business without Business Licence $75 $50 $100 Yes $25 6.3 Non -Resident Business without Business Licence $75 $50 $100 Yes $25"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Pemberton Business Licence Bylaw No. 842, 2018.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020","section":"Bylaw notice schedule, Business Licence Bylaw sections 6.2–6.3","quotes":["Business Licence Bylaw No. 842, 2018 6.2 Resident Business without Business Licence $75 $50 $100 Yes $25 6.3 Non -Resident Business without Business Licence $75 $50 $100 Yes $25"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":2},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nIdentify the operator, business location and type of work before applying. If you work from home, at client sites or from several premises, describe each arrangement so the licensing office can identify the correct category. Businesses operating in the Village, including home businesses and food trucks, need a valid licence.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Start your local enquiry with [Business Licences](https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences). Gather the business name, contact details and address where the work will take place. Look up the licence category that describes what customers will receive.\n2. Check the local application instructions for approvals or documents specific to that activity. If you travel to other municipalities, ask which locations your licence covers.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Licences expire December 31. The Village directs owners to renew by January 31 to avoid a late penalty.\n- A resident or non-resident business operating without a business licence carries $75, $50 early or $100 late.\n- Keep the licence record and any renewal notice together. When changing address or adding an activity, give the licensing office the new details before assuming the same category still applies.\n- For a question about the activity, business address and licence category, call the Municipal Hall at 604-894-6135.\n- Read the applicable provisions in [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020](https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329).","sources":[{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/municipal-services/business-resources/business-licences","title":"Business Licences","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/public/download/files/322329","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 874, 2020","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://www.pemberton.ca/contact","title":"Pemberton municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 7 facts was matched to the official text; 2 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licence/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licence.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licence.json"}}