Richmond city council tentatively approved a new bylaw that will make it easier for construction and trades companies to conduct business throughout Metro Vancouver.
The Inter-Municipal Business Licence bylaw, to be implemented at the end of the year, will mean companies that move from one municipality to another to perform work (such as home renovations) will no longer need to apply for multiple business licences. Instead, a company will only have to apply to the municipality in which it is located.
Similar bylaws will be applied in Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Other jurisdictions may apply to join the new program. The bylaw must be finalized following a round of public input.
