The 20-year-old Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw may get a makeover if the City of Kelowna councillors give the go-ahead to recommended changes on Monday.

The changes brought forward will help streamline and simplify the application process, business licence manager Greg Wise said.

Several changes to the system will come into effect this fall including a $25 application fee for new business applicants. The fee covers the costs associated with processing the application.

A $25 late fee will be charged if existing businesses miss the annual renewal payment deadline.

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There are around 9,500 active business licences in Kelowna.

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