An ICBL allows you to do business in participating communities in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. The principal municipality is the community in which the business is located whether operating from a shop, office, or home. Mobile businesses can include contractors of all types (i.e. trades people, landscaping services, janitorial services, pest control, etc.), massage therapists, mechanics, photographers, hairdressers, etc. that visit clients outside of Peachland.
Who is Eligible for an Inter-Community Business Licence?
The following types of businesses are not eligible for an ICBL and must obtain a business licence from each municipality in which they intend to operate:
escort agencies,
body rub services
vehicles for hire, such as taxis, limousines, and buses.
businesses selling goods or services from a fixed or semi-fixed location, such as fruit stand/truck, mobile stores (i.e. food trucks),
flea markets,
horse drawn carriage rides,
carnivals
concession stand
trade shows
Where is an Inter-Community Business Licence Valid?
There are 21 participating communities within the Okanagan-Similkameen region:
- City of Armstrong
- Regional District of Central Okanagan
- District of Coldstream
- City of Enderby
- City of Kelowna
- Village of Keremeos
- District of Lake Country
- Village of Lumby
- City of Merritt
- Town of Oliver
- Town of Osoyoos
- District of Peachland
- City of Penticton
- Town of Princeton
- City of Revelstoke
- City of Salmon Arm
- District of Sicamous
- Township of Spallumcheen
- District of Summerland
- City of Vernon
- City of West Kelowna
Other Provisions of the Inter-Community Business Licence
- Businesses that are not mobile businesses, or are not eligible for an Inter-Community Business Licence, must obtain a Municipal Business Licence in each Municipality in which they do business, operate, or provide services.
- A business that is eligible for an Inter-Community Business Licence must still obtain and maintain a Municipal Business Licence from the Municipality in which their business is located (e.g., home, office, or storefront).
- An eligible non-resident business, or a business that does not have a business location in any of the participating Municipalities, may obtain a Municipal Business Licence from any one of the participating Municipalities and may then apply for an Inter-Community Business Licence at the Municipality where their Municipal Business Licence is issued.
- An ICBL is valid for the same term as the Municipal Business Licence from the issuing Municipality.
- A business holding an ICBL must comply with all of the Bylaws and Regulations of each Municipality in which they choose to operate.
Fees
The cost of the Inter-Community Business Licence is $150 annually in addition to the cost of the Municipal Business Licence. There is no prorating of the fees for the Inter-Community Business Licence.
