Business licence account changes
To change the owner of a business or the business mailing address, please email the request to businesslicences@whistler.ca. To relocate a business, log-in to your MyWhistler account.
If you are conducting business in Whistler, you are required to hold a valid business licence. Business licence applications are submitted online follow the applicable link below, depending on business type. Licences are issued on a calendar year basis. If you operate in more than one location, you need a licence for each location. Operating in Whistler without a valid business licence may result in a fine of $500 per day.
Apply for Whistler business licence
Ensure you prepare all of the business documents required for the specific licence type before submitting an online application. Business licences are valid once they are approved and paid in full.
Your licence is available in your MyWhistler profile 5 days after your payment is made. Log on to your MyWhistler profile, select the business licence account, in the eBills section select Licence file to print your licence.
Unsure which licence to apply for? View the help guide. (PDF)
Standard business licence
Please use this application process if you are unsure of your business classification.
Tourist accommodation
A licence is required for property owners to market, manage and provide paid accommodation to tourists.
Food service establishment
This business licence category includes food premises in which food is processed, served or dispensed to the public, and/or intended for immediate consumption.
Special events
Before producing or hosting an event in Whistler, a Village Facility Use application as well as a business licence application are required.
Publication box
Publication box means a rack or box containing published materials (excluding newspapers) for distribution for free or for a fee.
Vehicle for hire
Learn more about the licence requirements to operate a taxi, limousine, shuttle or charter business in Whistler.
Commercial locations
Commercial location are zoned for specific commercial use, and include but are not limited to office spaces, mechanic shops, retail stores and Storage facilities
Home occupation business
This licence is for businesses based within a residential home in Whistler, or who require a licence to travel with them, including massage therapist, janitors, and trades people.
Home-based artist studio
A licence is required to sell artwork from a home-based artist studio in Whistler.
Non-resident business
This licence is required for contractors based outside of Whistler, but is performing work in Whistler.
Contact
Business Licences
604-935-8249
businesslicences@whistler.ca