Business Licenses
The City of Coquitlam requires every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the City any profession, business, trade or occupation, to hold a valid business licence. The Business Licence must be visibly displayed on the premises. Licence holders operating a mobile business must carry the licence on his or her person while working in Coquitlam. Licences are valid for one year from the date of commencement of the business.
Business Licence Requirements
Fill out a Business Licence Application. Applications are also available at the City Hall Business Licence Division.
Fill out an Emergency Contact form for the Fire & RCMP.
If a business is to be conducted from an applicant's Coquitlam residence, the Home Occupation Regulation Summary must be met.
The processing time of an application depends on completeness of the application when received and the need for any approvals from other City departments or other regulatory authorities such as the Fraser Health Authority. The fee for a business licence varies depending on the type of business or businesses being conducted.
You can also renew your Business Licence online.
Other Licences
Depending on the type of business you are operating in Coquitlam, you may require other permits or licences that are not regulated by the City of Coquitlam. Examples include liquor licences and health licences. It is important to be aware of these requirements as they are in place to protect the safety and health of you, your customers and the general public.
If your business is not registered visit the OneStop Business Registry website to get your name and company registered in BC.
Also be sure to check out the BizPal website that simplifies the business licence and other compliance regulation process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third party business service providers.