Business Licences

About Business Licences

To conduct your business in Richmond, you must have a valid business licence.

The following are resources for Business Licence application in Richmond:

More useful resources for Business Licence in Richmond:

Contact Business Licence Division by email BusLic@richmond.ca or by phone at 604-276-4328 if you have any questions.

For information on Richmond's business community and economy, please visit Richmond Economic Development.

Licence Fees & Regulations and Bylaws in Force
For the applicable Business Licence fees, please refer to the Consolidated Fees Bylaw in the City Bylaws section (Chapter 5) of this website. The licence fee is an annual fee based on the calendar year from date when the licence is issued. 

No tax is required for the licence fee.  

Related Bylaws should be consulted for any regulations or requirements for specific business uses.

The Business Licence Requirements Bylaw, Business Regulation Bylaw, and Vehicle For Hire Regulation Bylaw can be viewed in the City Bylaws section of this website. These bylaws may also be viewed or purchased at City Hall.

Important Information

  • Your Business Licence must be posted in a conspicuous place as required in the bylaw.
  • A reprint fee will apply for additional copies of a Business Licence. Please contact the Business Licence Department at 604-276-4328 or email: buslic@richmond.ca for a reprint.
  • If you will not be operating or have ceased operations during a licence period, please notify the Business Licence office by phone at 604-276-4328 or by email, at BusLic@richmond.ca 


Reports
The new business licence reports will be uploaded within the first two weeks of each month.

Current Year to Date

PDF Document 2022 Richmond - New Business Licences

Previous Years
PDF Document 2021 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2020 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2019 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2018 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2017 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2016 Richmond - New Business Licences
PDF Document 2015 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2014 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2013 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2012 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2011 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2010 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2009 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2008 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2007 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2006 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2005 Richmond - New Business Licences 
PDF Document 2004 Richmond - New Business Licences