Business Licensing

Before you start your application, review the Zoning Map and Zoning Bylaws to understand what kinds of business activities are permitted and where.

Make copies of the applicable documents listed below to submit with your application:

• certificates from federal, provincial, or municipal government authorities
• tenancy agreements
• proof of residence
• vehicle registration
• floor plans
• letters of incorporation

• Open the PSD Citywide Portal and either create a new account or log in.
• Select "District of Tofino" as your municipality
• Select "New Application"
• Complete the appropriate fields and upload all documents, review the summary, and submit your application.

Important: Notifications will be sent from notifications@psdcitywide.com. Safelist this email address to ensure you receive all communications. 

After submitting your application, you will receive a payment request from PSD Citywide for the business licence application fee. An application will not be reviewed until this fee has been received.

Payments can be made online with a credit card or in person at the Municipal Office with debit, cash, or cheque.

After your application has been submitted and payment for the application fee has been received, a District staff member will contact you regarding your application and schedule an inspection, if necessary. 

Log in to the PSD Citywide portal to check the status of your application.

You will be notified of approval and have 30 days to complete the application process.

Upon Business Licence approval, applicants are then responsible for paying an Annual Business Licence Fee. Business regulations, licence classifications and associated fees can be found within the District of Tofino Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022.

All business licences expire on December 31 each year. Follow the instructions on this page to renew your business licence.