Don’t let your licence lapse, it’s business licence renewal time

News Release

Business licence renewal notices may be delayed due to Canada Post disruptions and are due by January 15, 2026. Renew before the deadline to avoid a $25 late payment fee. Businesses, big and small, are essential to our city, economy and quality of life and a business licence is required to own or operate any business in Kelowna. This includes retail and commercial establishments, management and professional firms, and all types of home-based businesses from bookkeeping to legal services. “The City of Kelowna is committed to supporting growth by streamlining services and making it easier than ever for business owners to register, renew, and manage their licences online. We’re proud to see more entrepreneurs choosing Kelowna as the place to launch and grow their businesses, and we look forward to helping them succeed in the years ahead,” Sarah Krakower, Business Licensing Manager.

For ease, business owners are encouraged to register for a Property Account to conveniently renew and manage their business licence information. The account also allows users to set up e-billing, update profile information and access their City of Kelowna property tax and utility information online through a single account.

For more information or to register for a Property Account, visit kelowna.ca/business.