Business Licence Application Process

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If you have any questions while completing your business licence application form, please contact the Licences, Permit and Bylaws Department by telephone at 604-467-7305, in person at Municipal Hall or by email.

Visit the Business Licence Approvals page for more information on the various approvals that may be required for your business licence application.

Commercial Business Licences

• A commercial business licence application [PDF, 122KB] must be completed and submitted to the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department. Payment of the minimum business licence fee of $110.00 must accompany the application.  
• You must know the legal address of the building you want to purchase or lease before you fill out the commercial business licence application.
• Before you sign a lease or purchase property, you may wish to check with the Planning and Building Departments at the Municipal Hall to make sure you may occupy the premises for the type of business for which you are applying. 
• There are different requirements under the Zoning Bylaw [PDF, 763KB] and Building Bylaw [PDF, 122KB] for uses such as retail, office, restaurant, manufacturing, beauty salon, etc.
• Each space in a building has its own specific approved use. The use of that space cannot be changed without approval and/or permits.
• Licensee must hold current operating approval from applicable regulatory bodies.
• Approval of municipal inspections related to your type of business may be required. You will be advised by the licensing clerk if the inspection of your business is a requirement.

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Daycare Business Licences

If the daycare is to be operated out of the home:

• A home based daycare application [PDF, 124KB] must be completed and submitted to the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department. Payment of the $110.00 licence fee must accompany the application.
• Maximum of 8 children allowed in a home daycare.
• Approval is required by both the Fire Department and the Health Unit.

If the daycare is to be operated from a commercial location:

• A commercial licence application [PDF, 122KB] must be completed and submitted to the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department. Payment of the $110.00 licence fee must accompany the application.
• Approval is required by both the Building Department and the Fire Department.
• After approval is received from the Building Department and the Fire Department, the commercial application is then submitted to the Health Unit for final approval.

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Home Based Business Licences

• A home based business licence application [PDF, 129KB] must be completed and submitted to the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department. Payment of licence fee of $110.00 must accompany the application.
• The business must be in compliance with the property use requirements of the Zoning Bylaw [PDF, 763KB].
• Licensee must hold current operating approval from applicable regulatory bodies.
• Approval of municipal inspections related to your type of business may be required. You will be advised by the licensing clerk if inspection of your home is a requirement.
• Licensee must maintain compliance with Maple Ridge Bylaws.

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Non-Resident Business Licences

• A non-resident business licence application [PDF, 98KB] must be completed and submitted to the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department. Payment of the $110.00 licence fee must accompany the application.
• Licensee must hold current operating approval from applicable regulatory bodies.

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