Find business permits and licences with BizPaL

Last updated on April 8, 2025

Are you starting or growing a business? Use BizPaL to find the permits and licences you may need from all levels of government.

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BizPaL is a free online service for businesses. It gives you a customized list of permits and licences you may need to start and grow your business.

You can find permits and licences from all levels of government, including:

Federal
Provincial
More than 130 communities in British Columbia

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To learn more about business licences, mobile business licences and other requirements, talk to your local government.

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