Businesses operating in Nanaimo are required to have and maintain a valid business licence. The information requested in this application is necessary to fully evaluate your request for a business licence. Completion of this form, however, does not guarantee
approval of a business licence and business shall not commence until a licence is confirmed.
- Licence fees apply to a calendar year January 1st to December 31st.
- Most licence fees are prorated quarterly in the first year of business for new businesses only.
- Licence fees are not refundable if the licence is approved.