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

All businesses operating in Sun Peaks require a valid Business Licence, including all Short-Term Nightly Rentals (STNRs).

A person must not engage in or carry on a business unless that person holds a valid and

performs an ongoing task for remuneration;

is a realtor advertising or posting realtor signage offering a Sun Peaks property for rent

CLASSIFICATION and FEE SCHEDULE

providing professional/contractor services at locations within $175

Flat fee $225

Non licensed restaurants/snack bar

Flat Fee $350

All other businesses not listed Flat fee of $175

New applicant license applications applied for after July 1 st of each year will pay a prorated

license fee of 50%

A Business Licence Application Form is available on the municipal website or by contacting our office.

Upon receipt of the application and payment of the applicable fee, your licence will be issued.

Commercial premises operating within the Municipality will require a clean safety inspection within 60 days of application before a licence will be issued.

A person may apply for a license by completing an application form and delivering it to the

a license is valid for a term commencing on January 1 and expiring on

December 31 of the same calendar year.

must pay a late renewal penalty equal to 10% of the applicable license fee, in

Business licence renewal invoices will be emailed during the last week of November.

Operating a business without a valid licence $500

Operating a business at a different location than stated on the permit $300

Not properly posting licence $300

A 25% late payment fee will be applied to fines unpaid after 14 days (to

a fine not exceeding $50,000 if a proceeding is brought in Provincial Court under the

This Bylaw may be cited as "BUSINESS LICENSING AND REGULATION BYLAW NO. 0241,

This bylaw repeals Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 0203,2023.