If you are conducting business within the District of Vanderhoof, you require a business license. This includes businesses that are:
- Not-for-profit
- Home-based
- Based out of district, however, conducting business within district
- Commercial or industrial in nature
- Providing any professional, personal or other services for the purpose of gain or profit
- Temporary
Starting a business is exciting, however, can be cumbersome. We are pleased to provide a link to BizPal, an online business permitting and licensing service created through a partnership between the Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia and local governments. Simply answer a few questions about the nature and scope of your business and the online system will provide you with a customized list of potential permits and licenses you may require to operate, along with downloadable forms to fill-out and submit for permitting and license applications.
Download a Business License Application
Business License Bylaw
Launch the BizPal Application
Items to Note:
- Business License application and fees are to be submitted to the District of Vanderhoof and the Business License issued, prior to the start of business operation.
- The licensing year is May 1 – April 30, but fees are prorated when starting a business after October 31st.
- The business location is inspected by various inspectors, (ie. Building, Fire and/or Health), depending on the type of business, to ensure the location complies with the safety codes.
- When the business has met all the regulations (i.e. Bylaws, Building, Fire and/or Health, etc.) the Business License will be issued and mailed.
Signs
If you are wanting to have a sign for your business that is located either on your building or on the street, you need to abide by the Signage Bylaw, and submit an application to the District of Vanderhoof.
