Business Licensing

Every business carrying on a commercial or industrial undertaking of any kind or nature or the providing of professional, personal or other services for the purpose of gain or profit, but does not include an activity carried on by the government, its agencies or government owned corporations is required to obtain a business licence.

Business License Application Form

Business licence applications , including transfer of ownership and change in address or name shall only be accepted and processed through the Inspection Services Department. Accessory home occupations are required to read through the Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 Section 107 and indicate that this has been read on the business licence application form. The cost of a business licence is contained within Schedule “A” of the Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007.

A business which involves the preparation of food (restaurants, caterers, etc.) or a use regulated by the Community Care Facility Act, such as a day care, should also contact the Fraser Health Authority at 604-814-5515.

Where an application involves a change in the use or occupancy of a building that may require that alterations be made to it in accordance with Building Bylaw 3590-2003 a building permit shall be applied for and an inspection acquired prior to the issuance of a business licence.

For business start up information and contact information regarding GST, PST, name search please go to www.northfraser.org .

Business Licence Renewal

Every business is required to renew its licence every year. Renewal notices will be mailed out by the District of Mission, Inspection Services Department on an annual basis.

Payments for renewals only can be made in person at the District of Mission Municipal Hall or mailed to District of Mission, Inspection Services Department, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Box 20, Mission, BC V2V 4L9.

Payments can also be paid via telebanking, the internet (banking service) or banking machines (ATM’s). Please inquire at your financial institution to take advantage of any of these options.

Updating your Business Licence Information
- (Information to follow)Business Licence Reports

Monthly reports are generated by the 10th day of the following month. Specific reports including year-to-date reports need to be obtained from the District of Mission Inspection Services Department. To inquire please call 604-820-3727.

Previous monthly reports can also be obtained below: