The District of Sicamous regulates business licensing within the municipality and ensures businesses obtain and maintain a valid business licence. Sicamous Business Licences and Inter-Community Business Licences must be prominently displayed and renewed annually.
Business Licences are regulated under the Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw.
In person at Municipal Hall
Pay by cash, debit or cheque at Municipal Hall located at 446 Main Street. Office hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Statutory Holidays.
Please note that credit cards are not accepted.
By Mail
Mail cheque payable to the District of Sicamous, PO BOX 219 Sicamous BC V0E 2V0
Online Banking
Please contact the District office at 250-836-2477 for instruction. Thank you.
The District has adopted regulations for Short Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts. Licensed businesses are posted to the District's Short Term Rental Map, where you can find contact information, occupancy limits, and maximum number of vehicles on-site.
To learn more about regulations, please refer to our Short Term Rentals page by clicking "Learn More."
There is no application fee to apply for a Business Licence.
Once a Business Licence has been approved, businesses are required to pay an annual fee based on the licence type. Business Licences must be renewed annually. Invoices are mailed in December and payment is due by the end of January.
Annual Business Licence Fees
| Sicamous Business Licence (Standard) | $95 |
| Intercommunity Business Licence | $150 |
| Mobile Vendor Business Licence | $190 |
| Short Term Rental / B&B | $265 |
New Businesses
In partnership with the Provincial Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, we have entered into a Mobile Business Licence Program. With this program, a business will only have to obtain one additional business licence operate in participating communities.
An Inter-Community Business Licence is available for an additional annual fee of $150.
Certain businesses are exempt from requiring a Business Licence to operate within the municipality. Exempt businesses include:
Please Note: Business Licence fees may be waved for non-profit organizations for special events when authorized by the Town Manager who has discretionary authority as a duly authorized representative of the District of Sicamous.
Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw
The Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw outlines the regulation of businesses within the District of Sicamous.
Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw
The Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw establishes the District of Sicamous' participation in the Inter-Community Business Licence Program with other participating municipalities in the region.
BizPaL helps you find the permits and licences you may require when starting and/or operating your business. Filter permits based on your location, industry, and business activities and save the ones that apply to your situation.
The Business Registry manages the creation (incorporation and registration) and listing of businesses and organizations in British Columbia
The District of Sicamous Chamber of Commerce promotes the communities of Sicamous, Malakwa, Mara and Swansea Point, B.C. We serve our membership through education, promotion and advocacy.
Community Futures Shuswap supports small business development and rural economic diversification. Learn about Community Futures supports including business loans, COVID-19 relief for businesses and other partnerships and programs
Resources for small businesses in B.C.
