Your food business checklist

Pick your business — or several, if you do more than one thing — say where you are, and answer a few yes-or-no questions. You’ll get every step that applies, grouped from “before you commit” to “once you’re running”, with what each costs and how long it takes, and a link you can save, share or print.

Last checked 26 September 2026. We check this guide regularly against Island Health, provincial and municipal sources, but regulations and laws change often and we can’t guarantee it is complete or current. Confirm with Island Health and your municipality before you apply, build or sell.

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