Whistler business licences expire on December 31 each year. Renewal fees are due by January 31.
Business licences are automatically renewed, and invoices are sent annually in November and December.
Invoice by email
If you would like to have your renewal invoice sent by email, sign up for MyWhistler. Make sure you have your account number and access code nearby.
Payment
You can pay for your business licence renewal:
- online
- in person at Municipal Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; or
- by phone at 604-935-8130.
Fees
Annual licence fee is $190.00 unless otherwise set out below, to a maximum annual fee of $2000.00
Business Classification |
Minimum Fee (Plus Unit Fee if applicable) |
Unit Fee |
Automatic Teller Machine Company |
$100.00 |
$50.00/ATM |
Bank |
$350.00 |
|
Dog Sled or Outdoor Kennel Operators |
$500.00 |
|
Escort Agency |
$500.00 |
|
Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment |
$50.00 |
$5.00/person based on occupant load |
Restaurant with Liquor Service |
$50.00 |
$2.00/person based on occupant load |
Restaurant without Liquor Service |
$200.00 |
|
Taxi Business |
$200.00 |
|
Transportation Network Services |
$200.00 |
|
Publication Box Provider (does not include publication boxes that only distribute newspapers) |
$200.00 |
$25.00/box |
Ski Lift Operation |
$200.00 |
$85.00/lift |
Special Event |
$100.00 per event |
$25.00/vendor, service provider or exhibitor |
Campground |
$190.00 |
$5.00/site |
Hotel Business |
$190.00 |
$10.00/guest unit |
Tourist Accommodation Business (other than Campground and Hotel Business) |
$190.00 |
$25.00/tourist accommodation property |
Time Share Business |
$200.00 |
|
Registered Society |
No fee |
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