Pay Business Licence Fees Online - Burnaby Bylaws

Business and Consumer Protection British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026 Flag of British Columbia · By Daniel Roy

In Burnaby, British Columbia, business owners can pay licence fees online through the City of Burnaby's official services. This guide explains where to submit payments, which department oversees licences, what records and receipts to keep, and how to report problems. It covers practical steps for one-time payments and renewals, highlights enforcement and appeal routes, and links to the City pages where you can start payment or contact licensing staff for help. Use the official pages and contact points below to ensure your payment is recorded against the correct business licence.

Check your renewal notice for the licence number before you pay.

Where to pay online

Burnaby provides online payment services for municipal fees and licences. For online payment options and accepted methods, follow the City’s payments page and the business licence information page to confirm whether you can pay directly online or must use the City’s e-services portal.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City enforces business licence requirements through its licensing and bylaw enforcement functions. Specific monetary fines, escalation amounts for repeat or continuing offences, and detailed penalty schedules are not specified on the cited City pages and should be confirmed with Bylaw Enforcement or in the applicable consolidated bylaw text.[2]

Contact Bylaw Enforcement promptly if you receive a notice or dispute an invoice.
  • Fines: not specified on the cited page; consult the City bylaw or Bylaw Enforcement for exact amounts.[2]
  • Escalation: first, repeat and continuing offence procedures are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders, suspension of licence or court action may be used as enforcement tools; details not specified on the cited page.
  • Enforcer and complaints: Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing receive complaints and investigate alleged unlicensed activity; use the City complaint page to report issues.

Applications & Forms

Official application and renewal instructions, including forms where published, are available from the City’s business licence information page. If a named form number or fee table is required, the business licence page provides the definitive documents or links to the downloadable forms and fee information. Business licence info and forms[3]

If you cannot find a specific form online, contact Licensing to request the document.

Action steps

  • Locate your licence number and renewal notice before starting payment.
  • Use the City payments page to submit payment and select the correct service type.[1]
  • Download or complete any required licence forms from the business licence page.[3]
  • If you have a billing dispute or need to report unlicensed activity, contact Bylaw Enforcement via the City complaint page.

FAQ

Can I pay my Burnaby business licence fee online?
Yes, many licence fees can be paid online through the City’s payments services, but check the business licence page for specific instructions and any links to e-services or portal payment pages.
Will I receive a receipt immediately?
The City provides payment receipts or confirmation via the chosen online payment method; retain your confirmation and check the business licence record for payment posting.
What if I disagree with a fee or notice?
Contact Bylaw Enforcement or Licensing using the City’s official complaint or contact pages to request review or appeal options.

How-To

  1. Locate your business licence number and review the renewal or invoice.
  2. Open the City payments page and select the appropriate payment category for licences.
  3. Enter licence details, verify amounts, and complete payment with a supported method.
  4. Keep the receipt and contact Licensing if payment does not appear on your licence record within a few days.

Key Takeaways

  • Use the City of Burnaby’s official payment page to submit licence fees.
  • Check the business licence page for forms and renewal instructions.
  • Contact Bylaw Enforcement for disputes or to report unlicensed activity.

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