Inter-municipal business licenses

On October 1^st, 2013, the Metro West region - New Westminster, Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby, and Delta - will launch an inter-municipal business license (IMBL) pilot.

Those eligible for the IMBL are defined as trades contractors or other professionals related to the construction industry that provide a service or product other than from their fixed and permanent location. Only
those with a fixed and permanent location in one of the
participating municipalities are eligible for the IMBL.  

The benefits:

For business	Saves time and money by reducing administrative burdens and enabling businesses to operate easily where their services are needed.  Instead of paying for a business license in each Metro West municipality, an IMBL can be purchased for $250 to cover all participating municipalities.
For residents	Increased choice and confidence in services providers.
For municipal government	Reduced administrative burden; reduced application processing time; improved information flow between local governments; increased licensing compliance.

For more information contact the City of New Westminster Business Licensing Office at 604-527-4565 or businesslicenses@newwestcity.ca 

For more information, visit the FAQ page here: Metro West IMBL FAQs