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Starting a business in Whistler
Are you an entrepreneur? Do you
dream of operating your own business in Whistler? Starting a business in any
community is an exciting venture. The task can also be daunting and
overwhelming if you don’t have access to the information you require. There are
many stages to the process and a number of steps to take before your business
opens. Many resources are available locally to guide you through the
process of starting a business in Whistler. The municipality, the Whistler
Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Corporation of Howe Sound are all
great places to start. The following checklist outlines some of the steps
you will need to take and some of the procedures you will need to explore
before starting a business in Whistler:
- Registering your
Business
- Obtaining a Business
License
- Land Use and Zoning
- Liability Insurance
- Provincial Sales Tax
- Federal Goods and
Services Tax (GST)
Business Registration
Name Approval
You should register your business name prior to obtaining a
business license.
Name approval requests can be
obtained at the following link, or in writing with the same information
required on the form.
http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/registries/Corppg/forms/0708BFILL.pdf
Completed requests can be mailed
to:
Names Unit, Registrar of Companies
PO Box 9431
Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC V8W 9 V3
Delivered to:
Names Unit in Victoria, located on the 2nd
Floor of 940 Blanshard St; or
Submitted to any Government Agent:
http://www.governmentagents.gov.bc.ca/locations/map.htm
You must register your business with the provincial
Registrar of Companies if you are going to operate as a sole proprietorship,
partnership or limited company. A
registration package can be obtained from any Government Agent office.
If you reside in Whistler,
Squamish has the closest Government
Agent Office.
Contact information:
1360 Pemberton St.
Box 1008
Squamish, BC V0N 3G0
Tel: (604) 892-2400
Fax: (604) 892-2342
Email:
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Website:http://www.governmentagents.gov.bc.ca/locations/squamish.htm
Business Licences
You must obtain a business license to operate any business in Whistler, regardless of location. You obtain a business licence from municipal hall. Visit the business licence page on this website for more information. (Go there now).
Land Use and Zoning
Make sure you are operating in a location appropriately zoned for your business. For more information, check Zoning and Parking Bylaw 303. Click here to access the page.
Need more help?
The Community Futures Corporation of Howe Sound has a number of programs to help you get started. Visit their website. http://www.cfdchs.com/
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