Restaurant Start-Up Checklist Template printable pdf download

Restaurant Start-up Checklist

To learn more about any of these requirements, or to find links and contact

information, visit gov.bc.ca/startingarestaurant.

Task

Contacts & Resources

Business Planning

Visit the

Small Business BC website

for resources and

Create a business plan

support.

Create a realistic plan to ensure your idea is viable.

Visit the

Small Business BC website

to learn more about

Choose a business structure

business structures.

Will your business be a sole proprietorship,

partnership, or corporation?

Plan your menu

Decide early on the type of food you intend to

serve: your menu will impact zoning requirements,

your kitchen design, and whether you may serve

alcohol.

Find required business permits & licences

Visit the

BizPaL online service

to find business permits and

Knowing which permits and licences you may need

licences you may need; or contact your municipal hall.

can help you plan ahead and avoid delays.

Location & Zoning

Contact your municipal planning department.

Confirm municipal zoning restrictions

Before you commit, ensure your location is zoned

for the type of restaurant you intend to open.

Consider required renovations

Consider costs, timelines (including possible

delays), and permits required for construction.

Review your lease

Before you sign, have a lease lawyer or legal

representative review the conditions of your

agreement.

Visit the

BC Registry Services

website, and the online

Review existing trademarks

Canadian Trademarks

Registry.

Ensure your business name does not infringe on

existing trademarks.

Visit the

BC Registry Services

website, or in person at

Apply for a business name

OneStop and ServiceBC service counters.

Submit a name request application to check

availability and validity for registration.

Visit the

OneStop BC

website, or contact

BC Registry

Services.

You must register with BC Registry Services,

WorkSafe BC, the Ministry of Finance, and the

Visit the

Provincial Sales Tax (PST) page

for information on

Canada Revenue Agency.

how to register, collect, and remit PST.

Restaurant Start-Up Checklist Template

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