Making your business official is arguably the most difficult challenge for beginners. In the region, the legislation is managed by The Burnaby City Council. It has some serious restrictions that prevent some forms of the rental business, meaning not everyone will be able to obtain a license. In general, the rules are the same as in other regions of BC. You will only be able to list your primary residence on platforms like Airbnb. For B&Bs, you will necessarily have to obtain a license with no regard to the size of your property. For boarding or lodging, the license is not needed, but only in case, the services are offered to parties of less than three people. You can always check up on the laws and the latest amendments on the official website of Burnaby City Council.