Business Licence Renewal and Change of Information Form

Fill out the form below to renew your 2023 Business Licence and update your business licence information.

If your business licence information has not changed, please fill out the Business Licence Renewal Form.

Questions about business licencing in the Town of Sidney can be directed to the Development Services Department, by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca or by phone at 250-656-1725.

2023 Business Licence Renewal & Change of Information Form

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Licensee Information The person(s) or company to whom the Business Licence will be issued and the address location of the business Licensee Contact Name 1 (First & Last Name) Licensee Contact Name 2 (If there is more than one licencee) (First & Last Name) Company Name Business Street Address City Province Postal Code Business Phone Number (Public Number) Alternate Phone Number (Optional) Business Email Address (Public Email) Trade Information The operating name and mailing address of the business Current/Previous Company Name New Company Name (Change of Business Name only) Mailing Address Same as Business Address above Mailing Address (Different from Business Address above): City Province Postal Code Trade Phone Number (public number) Trade Email Address (public email address) Emergency Contact (Required) This information is provided to the Fire Department in case of fire/emergency. Last Name First Name Contact Phone Number Alternate Phone Number (Optional) Email Address Secondary Emergency Contact (Optional) Last Name First Name Contact Phone Number Alternate Phone Number Email Address Business Information Ownership Type Sole Proprietor Partnership Incorporated Non-Profit CRA Business Number (if registered) BC Incorporation Number (if incorporated) Non-Profit Number (if applicable) Trade Qualification Number (if applicable) Type and Nature of Business Building Rental Commercial/Industrial Daycare/Childcare Mobile/Home Occupation Mobile Vending Non-Profit Non-Resident Seasonal/Event Other Please describe the nature of your business Please only complete the relevant information for the business: Size of business area (square feet) Number of employees Number of seats (inside) Number of seats (outside) Number of parking spaces Number of children (daycare/child care facility) Number of rental units (rental buildings) Number of marina slips Number of vending machines Number of quarters/seasons (if seasonal) Form completed by Name Position within the business

To change your business licence to a Greater Victoria Intermunicipal Licence or a Vancouver Island Inter-Community Licence, please contact the Development Service Department by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca or by phone at 250-656-1725.

Please review the following information:

• Business Signage
  The Town has a Sign Bylaw, with an accompanying map, that regulates sign types, dimensions and the number of permitted signs, however, a Sign Permit is no longer required. Any signage proposed for the business must meet the requirements of the Town’s Sign Bylaw. Town staff are available to review any proposed signage to confirm whether it complies with the bylaw requirements.
• Renovating or Altering Premises
  If the location of the business will be renovated or altered to accommodate the proposed business activities please consult with Town staff to determine if any permits are required (i.e. a Building, Plumbing or Development Permit).
• Conditional Uses
  Be advised that the Town’s Zoning Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw contain specific conditions for certain types of business uses (ex. there are specific conditions for home occupations). Consult with the Development Services Department on specific conditions that will apply to the business.
• Strata Properties
  If the business is located within a strata property be advised that it is the responsibility of the business owner to confirm that the proposed business activities comply with strata bylaws.
• Tenants
  If the property is rented or leased, be advised that it is the responsibility of the business owner to confirm that the proposed business activities are approved by the property’s owner.
  
  

Questions about business licencing in the Town of Sidney can be directed to the Development Services Department, by email at developmentservices@sidney.ca or by phone at 250-656-1725.

By submitting this form to the Town, the above named applicant hereby declares that all the above information is correct and that they will comply with the Bylaws and Regulations of the Town of Sidney.

Personal information provided on this form is collected under the Community Charter, Business Licence Bylaw and Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act and will be used only for the purposes related to your application. Business Licences issued as a result of the application and business contact information will be routinely available to the public including business owner, address, business email and telephone provided.

Questions regarding collection and disclosure of this information may be referred to the Administration Department at 250-656-1139 or at admin@sidney.ca.