Vancouver Business Licence
Vancouver

Overview

This dataset includes over one hundred thousands business licences issued by the Business Licence Office of City of Vancouver. Under Licence By-Law No. 4450, a valid business licence is required in order to operate a business in the City of Vancouver. Each business is registered with licence number, licence type, business name, trade name, location, licence issue date and expiration date, etc.

Dataset Information

SubjectBusiness and Economy
JurisdictionCity of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia
Data ProviderBusiness Licence Office, the Development, Buildings, and Licensing Division, City of Vancouver
Sourceopendata.vancouver.ca
AttributionContains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Vancouver.

Dataset Details

All businesses in Vancouver require a licence to operate. This ensures that all business locations are safe and meet land-use requirements. The Business Licence Office issues about 50,000 business licenses and 100,000 permits every year. A business licence can be obtained from the City's Licence Office and is valid for the remainder of the calendar year unless stated otherwise. The Licence By-Law No. 4450 regulates the licensing of business, trade, professions, and other occupations with the City of Vancouver. All persons and companies doing business in the City of Vancouver need to be licensed, including: Each location operated by a business in the city; Persons and companies based out-of-town and doing business in the city; Home-based businesses (for example, professionals working from a home office); Employees do not need a business licence.

This dataset identifies current and previously licensed businesses and trades. The following information are included: business name, business trade name, status, license issue date and expire date, business type, business location, and others. The types of businesses that require a business licence include:

  • Commercial and industrial business: a business based within a building located in a commercial or industrial area of the City of Vancouver as defined in the Zoning and Development By-law.
  • Home-based business: a business based in a dwelling located in a residential area in the City of Vancouver as defined in the Zoning and Development By-law.
  • Out-of-town business: a business being carried on in the City of Vancouver, but with the business office located outside of Vancouver.

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Business NameAddressBusiness TypeIssued Date
Connecta Physio · (Marcel Miura) 970 Burrard St, Unit 125, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R4Health Care Professionals and Services2025-03-01
Oretachi Curry · Hane Foods Ltd 4855 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-19
Durante Kreuk Ltd 1637 W 5th Av, Unit 102, Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5General Contractor2025-01-19
Mgey Investco 604.1 Inc 1728 Yew St, Vancouver, BC V6K 3E9Long-term Rental2025-01-18
Hestia Supreme Food Inc 2209 W 1st Av, Vancouver, BC V6K 1E9Restaurant2025-01-18
West 57 Shoe Repair · Xiao Min Zhang (Xiao Min Zhang) 1838 W 57th Av, Vancouver, BC V6P 1T7General Repair and Maintenance2025-01-18
Fresh Food Marketplace · Libuit & Muyco Enterprises Ltd 4221 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4G1Retail Dealer - Food2025-01-18
Kon Auto Service Ltd 1327 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2G1Vehicle Repair Detailing and Washing Services2025-01-18
New Image College of Fine Arts - Vancouver · Global Model and Talent Inc 987 Granville St, Floor 2nd, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3Business - Vocational Instruction2025-01-18
Willow Dental Care Vancouver · Dr. A. Roufegari Nejad Inc. 805 W Broadway, Unit 807, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1Health Care Facility2025-01-18
Indian Burgers Joint Kingsway · 1466864 B.C. Ltd. 3608 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5M2Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-18
Interior Flori Ltd 3640 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6R 2B7Retail Dealer2025-01-18
Pivot Training · Pivot Fitness and Nutrition Inc 2947 W 4th Av, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R3Fitness Centre2025-01-18
Dr Winnie Su Inc 2667 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G2Health Care Professionals and Services2025-01-18
Magic Clean · Mary's Cleaning Corporation 333 W Broadway, Unit 101, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P8Building Repair and Maintenance2025-01-18
Sino Bright School BC · Sino Bright Investment Ltd 328 Water St, Unit 300, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6Private School or College2025-01-17
(Andrew Bauer) 3609 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 2B1Health Care Professionals and Services2025-01-17
Crown Industrial Co Ltd 3496 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2C2Retail Dealer2025-01-17
Dmbeautylounge · (Diem my Phan) 2648 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6Beauty Services2025-01-17
Decolonial Clothing Corp 269 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z6Retail Dealer2025-01-17
GMC (450 Gore) Properties Inc 303 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3Long-term Rental2025-01-17
OLDXIAN'SFOOD Noodle & Mart · 1464216 BC Ltd 4008 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X8Retail Dealer - Food2025-01-17
Derek Chu & Wong Holding Ltd 1338 W 10th Av, Vancouver, BC V6H 1J6Long-term Rental2025-01-17
Dr Hedy Akhlaghi Inc 1270 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W2Health Care Professionals and Services2025-01-17
Lavin Tattoo Studio · (Eunbin Kim) 1281 Hornby St, Unit 506, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0G8Beauty Services2025-01-17
Lush Handmade Cosmetics · Lush Robson Holdings Ltd 1020 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7Retail Dealer2025-01-17
Brioche Urban Baking Ltd 103 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2R4Restaurant2025-01-17
Thorsteinssons LLP · (Vivian Esper) 1090 W Pender St, Unit 2600, Vancouver, BC V6E 2N7Legal Services2025-01-17
Helka Cafe Inc 1102 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-17
Junction Public House Ltd 1138 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1Liquor Establishment2025-01-17
Maison Kitsune · Cafe Kitsune Canada ULC 159 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A7Retail Dealer2025-01-17
Imagine Cannabis Co · 1268236 BC Ltd 1766 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2Retail Dealer - Cannabis2025-01-17
Silver 4 Salon Inc 177 W 2nd Av, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1B8Beauty Services2025-01-17
Lush Handmade Cosmetics Ltd 2248 W 4th Av, Vancouver, BC V6K 1N8Retail Dealer2025-01-17
Pho In Love Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar Inc. 1725 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1W5Restaurant2025-01-17
SH Cute Cuts · Shi Hua Huang (Shi Huang) 2443 W 41st Av, Vancouver, BC V6M 2A5Beauty Services2025-01-17
Sing Chong Food Centre Ltd 253 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X6Retail Dealer - Food2025-01-17
Red Gate Arts Society 1965 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C1Special Events2025-01-17
Border Burrito · Sheila Aviles & Oswaldo Aviles Bahena 4453 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5R 2N3Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-17
Teemway BBQ & Fresh Meat · Hui's BBQ & Meat Ltd 6653 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3Y2Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-17
Farris LLP · Kevin Smith Law Corporation 700 W Georgia St, Unit 2500, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K8Legal Services2025-01-17
Gold Vancouver · Canada Gold and Silver Exchange Ltd 700 W Pender St, Unit 750, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-17
West Fair Laundromat Centre · (Seng Ieng) 5265 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V4Laundry Services2025-01-17
Your Choice Optical · No Name Optical Ltd 6248 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 3A1Retail Dealer2025-01-17
Madras Spice Restaurant · Madras Spice Ltd 6260 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5W 3A1Restaurant2025-01-17
Developmental Disabilities Association · Development Disabilities Association of Vancouver Richmond 645 E 16th Av, Vancouver, BC V5T 2V3Association or Society2025-01-17
Freshslice · Gaayathre Food Industry Ltd. 6533 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 3H1Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-17
Taylight Local Craft Beer + Kitchen · 1448580 B.C. Ltd. 990 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0A4Restaurant2025-01-17
Skin + Actives Aesthetics Inc. 88 W Pender St, Unit 2101, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9Beauty Services2025-01-17
Wendy's Auctions (Canada) Ltd 8898 Heather St, Unit 102, Vancouver, BC V6P 3S8Brokerage Services2025-01-17
Canadian Food Testing Lab-Regulab Solutions · Canadian Food Testing Lab Ltd. 838 W Hastings St, Unit 700, Vancouver, BC V6C 1C8Business Support Services2025-01-17
Lush Handmade Cosmetics Ltd 8680 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6P 6M9Non-Food Manufacturer Assembler and Processor2025-01-17
Cressey Development Corporation 825 W 8th Av, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E3Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Modern Nails 2008 Ltd 837 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J9Beauty Services2025-01-16
Craft Beer Market Vancouver · Craft (Vancouver) Ltd 85 W 1st Av, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3K8Restaurant2025-01-16
Sharma Family Holdings Ltd 8644 Cartier St, Vancouver, BC V6P 4V1Long-term Rental2025-01-16
71-77 East Hastings Holdings Ltd 71 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1M9Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Mean Poutine · SHR Holdings Inc 718 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1A8Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-16
Creative Energy Vancouver Platforms Inc 720 Beatty St, Unit 1, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1Business Support Services2025-01-16
Cressey Development Corporation 801 W 8th Av, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E3Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Lydium Technical Services Ltd. 877 E Hastings Street, Unit 308, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Y1Architectural and Engineering Services2025-01-16
Toki Musubi · Hanabishi Enterprises Inc. 8811 Laurel St, Unit 107, Vancouver, BC V6P 3V9Food Manufacturer Assembler and Processor2025-01-16
Vina Hair Design · Abed Khowaja Slewa (Abed Slewa) 884 Commercial Div North, Vancouver, BC V5L 3W5Beauty Services2025-01-16
Niwa Restaurant Inc. 1875 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8Restaurant2025-01-16
Hi-Light Autobody (2003) Ltd 1905 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A8Vehicle Repair Detailing and Washing Services2025-01-16
Akbar's Own Dining Lounge · Akshay Food & Spices Ltd 1905 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z3Restaurant2025-01-16
Dave Hair Salon · Ming Ngai Chu (Ming Chu) 1956 E 47th Av, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5Beauty Services2025-01-16
Casa Hair · Suzanne Klimack & Natalie Ouellet 20 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K2Beauty Services2025-01-16
CCEC Credit Union 2248 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 5P9Financial Institution2025-01-16
Midland Appliance LTD 2015 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3V6Wholesale Dealer - Non-Food2025-01-16
Mine & Yours Luxury Resale Ltd. 2061 W 4th Av, Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Cressey Development Corp 1748 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1W4Long-term Rental2025-01-16
93 Coffee · KZ Global Ltd 1789 Comox St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1P5Restaurant2025-01-16
Continental Coffee Inc 1806 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-16
Craftsman Collision Ltd 1835 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8Vehicle Repair Detailing and Washing Services2025-01-16
Sacred Heart Tattoo · Insamsara Body Design Inc 25 W 6th Av, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1K2Beauty Services2025-01-16
The View · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 250 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0E2Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Grand Ballet of Vancouver · Yeu Jung Lee (Yeu Lee) 2503 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5H1Sport and Fitness Instruction2025-01-16
(Lynnette Rudek) 2294 W 5th Av, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Foret Noire Patisserie Corp 236 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P6Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-16
Vertical Staffing Resources Inc 1688 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1Business Support Services2025-01-16
Mine & Yours Luxury Resale Ltd. 418 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G3Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Turnabout · 532171 BC Ltd 4180 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E8Retail Dealer2025-01-16
Sharma Family Holdings Ltd 360 E 15th Av, Vancouver, BC V5T 2R1Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Cicada Terra Holdings Ltd 3608 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC V5N 5H1Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Cordova House · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 368 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L5Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Somerville Place · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 377 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G5Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Top End Barbers · (Ameer Giorgees) 2786 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G4Beauty Services2025-01-16
Turnabout · 532171 BC Ltd 2929 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 4R9Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Oyster Express · Shawn Donald Chesney & So Ran Im 296 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5Restaurant2025-01-16
The Bloom Group Community Services Society 329 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G5Association or Society2025-01-16
Simplex Holdings Ltd 3294 Wellington Av, Vancouver, BC V5R 4Y1Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Springhouse · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 333 E 16th Av, Vancouver, BC V5T 2T7Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Santiago Lodge · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 333 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G5Long-term Rental2025-01-16
Turnabout Home · 532171 BC Ltd 3109 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3K1Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Turnabout · 531171 BC Ltd 3112 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Vector Traning Centre · Vector Taekwondo Inc 3121 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5J9Sport and Fitness Instruction2025-01-16
Turnabout 1993 · (Joy Mauro) 3135 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3K1Retail Dealer - Used Goods2025-01-16
Caffe Mira · 1115488 BC Ltd 3136 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7Limited Service Food Establishment2025-01-16
Cecelia House · The Bloom Group Community Services Society 315 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G5Long-term Rental2025-01-16