Licences and permits
The permissions a business needs before it can trade, each one tied to the law that creates it and to the body that issues it. We point at GOV.UK for fees and forms, and never copy them.
157 of 426 licences in England
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Abstract water (England)
If you abstract water or plan to, you may need to apply for an abstraction licence.
Environment Agency · England
Adult placement services registration (England)
Register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you run an adult placement service in England
Scottish Government · England
Adventure activities licence (England, Wales and Scotland)
Adventure activities licence, when you need it, what outdoor activities you need it for, caving, climbing, trekking, watersports, penalties for not having a licence
UK Government · England, Wales and Scotland
Aerial application certificate for dropping material from an aircraft or drone (agriculture, horticulture, forestry)
You need an aerial application certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to drop articles from an aircraft for agriculture, horticulture or forestry: apply …
CAA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Aerial application of plant protection products: permission to spray from an aircraft or drone
You must get an aerial spraying permit from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) before you apply a plant protection product from an aircraft, …
HSE · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Agricultural analyst appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Agricultural analysts are responsible for performing analyses on feed to ensure businesses are complying with feed safety law.
Welsh Government · England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Aircraft maintenance engineering licence - BCAR Section L
Get a BCAR Section L licence for working on UK registered non-Part 21 aircraft.
DfT · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Aircraft maintenance engineering licence - UK Part 66
Get a UK Part 66 aircraft maintenance engineer licence for working on Part 21 aircraft.
DfT · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Application to register a milk production holding (England and Wales)
Register a milk production facility in England and Wales with the Food Standards Authority (FSA).
Your council · England and Wales
Apply for a gas or electricity licence (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence if you're a gas supplier, transporter, shipper or interconnector in England, Scotland and Wales
DESNZ · England, Wales and Scotland
Apply for a River Thames accommodation licence
Get a licence to build, change or retain a structure on or in the River Thames.
Environment Agency · England · No national statute
Apply for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) authorisation
To undertake regulated financial activities, you must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Approval of premises for civil marriage and civil partnership (England and Wales)
How to get a licence (grant of approval) to hold a civil marriage or civil partnership in your venue, and what requirements or conditions …
Your council · England and Wales
Approved driving instructor (ADI) (England, Scotland and Wales)
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for car driving lessons.
DVSA · England, Wales and Scotland
Art therapist registration
You need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as an art therapist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Auction premises registration
To sell goods by auction in a stall or other premises you might need to register with your local council
Your council · England · No national statute
Authorisation to advise on or arrange general insurance
You need authorisation from the Financial Conducty Authority (FCA) to advise on, arrange or sell general insurance products
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Become a registered auditor
Registered auditor, statutory auditor, how to register, which professional body to register with, requirements, fees and penalties
Your council · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Boatmasters' licence
Apply for a boatmasters’ licence, once you have completed the necessary training, to operate on certain vessels on inland waters or “limited” coastal operations.
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Busking licence (England and Wales)
You may need a busking licence or permit from the council before busking in that area. Find out the council's rules on busking and …
Your council · England and Wales · No national statute
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CAA Operating Licence
You need an operating licence from the Civil Aviation Authority to carry passengers, mail or cargo by air for commercial purposes
DfT · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
CAA Route Licence
You must receive a route licence from the Civil Aviation Authority to operate UK-registered aircraft on commercial passenger or cargo flights outside the European …
DfT · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Camping licence (England and Wales)
What is a campsite licence and applying to get one
Your council · England and Wales
Caravan site licence
You usually need a licence from your local council to have a caravan site on your land
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
CBT motorcycle instructor (England, Scotland and Wales)
You must become a certified motorcycle instructor or DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor if you want to provide the CBT course for learner riders.
DVSA · England, Wales and Scotland
Child work permit (England and Wales)
To employ a child in the UK, you may need to get a work permit from your local authority
Your council · England and Wales
Chiropodist or podiatrist registration
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as a chiropodist or podiatrist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Clinical scientist registration
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as a clinical scientist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Club premises certificate
Apply for a club premises certificate through your council if you're a social, sporting or political members club and you want to do activities …
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
Collective worship copyright licence
You need a licence to reproduce the words of hymns or worship songs for collective worship at schools
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Collective worship music reproduction licence
You need a licence to photocopy hymns or worship songs for collective worship at your school
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Commercial Inland Fishing Licence
You need a licence to net for salmon and sea trout or fish for eels using nets, trawls or traps
Environment Agency · England and Wales
Conveyancing licence (England and Wales)
To act as a conveyancer in England and Wales, you can register with the Council of Licensed Conveyancers (CLC)
MHCLG · England and Wales
Cooling tower notification
Cooling tower notification for commercial site owners
Your council · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Copyright Licensing Agency licence
Apply for a licence to produce copies of copyright protected material
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Dietitian registration
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as a dietitian in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Discharging effluent or waste water (England)
You may need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground.
Environment Agency · England
Drone operational authorisation (Specific category)
You must get an operational authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) before flying a drone in the Specific category, which covers flying that …
CAA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Drone operator registration (Operator ID)
Before you fly a drone outdoors in the UK that weighs 250g or more, or 100g or more with a camera, the person or …
CAA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Drone remote pilot competency (Flyer ID, A2 CofC, GVC)
To fly a drone of 100g or more outdoors in the UK you must pass the CAA's free theory test and get a Flyer …
CAA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Educational Recording Agency Licence
You need a licence to use television or radio broadcast material for non-commercial educational purposes
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Explosives manufacturing and storage licence (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence to manufacture or store explosives
UK Government · England, Wales and Scotland
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Farrier registration (England, Scotland and Wales)
If you work in farriery (shoeing horses or other equine animals) in England, Scotland or Wales, you need to be registered with the Farriers …
DEFRA · England, Wales and Scotland
Fireworks manufacture, storage and sales licences
You need specific licences to manufacture fireworks, store fireworks, and sell fireworks all year round (except when selling at specific times set out below).
Your council · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Flood risk activities (England)
You may need an environmental permit to do work in or by a main river, flood defence structure or sea defence, or in a …
Environment Agency · England
Food analyst appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Food analysts are responsible for performing chemical analyses on food to ensure businesses are complying with food safety law.
Welsh Government · England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Food examiner appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Food examiners are responsible for performing microbiological analyses on food and feed to ensure businesses are complying with food safety law.
Welsh Government · England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Gold and silver agreement for lease (England and Wales)
You need permission from the crown estate to carry out gold or silver exploration for commercial gain.
HM Treasury · England and Wales
Goods vehicle operator licences
You need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your business uses a goods vehicle with either a gross plated weight (the maximum weight that …
Traffic Commissioners · England, Wales and Scotland
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Hackney carriage licence (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence to drive a hackney carriage - taxicabs, England, excluding London, Scotland and Wales
DfT · England, Wales and Scotland
Hairdresser registration (England)
You may have to register with your local council in England if you run a hairdressing or barbers business, so that they can check …
Your council · England · No national statute
Horse-drawn hackney carriage licence (England and Wales)
You'll need a hackney vehicle licence if you want to use a horse and carriage for paying customers
Your council · England and Wales
House in multiple occupation licence
Get a licence to rent out your property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in England or Wales - local authority, private renting, …
Your council · England and Wales
House to house collection licence (England and Wales)
Apply for a licence for house-to-house collections of money or goods for charity in England or Wales
Your council · England and Wales
Human fertilisation and embryology licence
You need a licence to undertake the procurement, testing, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of gametes, embryos and/or provide in-vitro fertilisation, or artificial insemination …
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Hypnotism permit (England, Scotland and Wales)
You must hold a permit to stage a public performance of hypnotism for entertainment purposes in England, Wales and Scotland - learn how to …
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
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Laser or intense pulsed light treatment registration (England)
Some practitioners need to register to offer treatments that use intense pulsed light systems or lasers in England
Scottish Government · England
Legal executive registration (England and Wales)
You need a licence to carry out reserved legal activities in England and Wales
UK Government · England and Wales
Licence for loading, unloading, and handling explosives in ports
You need a licence to load, unload, or handle explosives in ports
UK Government · England, Wales and Scotland
Licence for projections over a highway (England & Wales)
You need a licence to build a bridge or alter a bridge above a public highway
Your council · England and Wales
Licence for regulated scientific procedures on protected animals
You need a licence to do experimental or scientific procedures on protected animals
Home Office · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Licence to possess or sell drug precursor chemicals
You need a licence from the Home Office to possess or sell drug precursor chemicals
Home Office · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Licence to provide ringtones to download
You need a licence to provide ringtones for downloading
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Licence to train racehorses (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence to train racehorses to compete in steeple chases, hurdle races and national hunt flat races.
DEFRA · England, Wales and Scotland
Licence to use music on the radio
You need a licence to broadcast copyright music on the radio
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Licence to work with asbestos (England, Wales & Scotland)
You need a licence to work with asbestos in England, Wales and Scotland
UK Government · England, Wales and Scotland
Licences to use music on television
You need a licence to use copyright music in TV programmes
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Licences to use music online or on mobile technology
You may need a licence to use copyright music online or on mobiles
IPO · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Listed veterinary nurse authorisation (All UK)
To practise as a veterinary nurse and undertake any medical treatment or minor surgery on an animal, you may register with the Royal College …
DEFRA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Live fish import notification - within EU (England and Wales)
You need to notify the Fish Health Inspectorate if you import live fish into England or Wales from the European Union
DEFRA · England and Wales
Local authority environmental permits (England and Wales)
Permit to carry out Part A(2) or Part B activities or run a Part A(2) or Part B installation or mobile plant.
Your council · England and Wales
Local authority food establishment approval (England)
Approval is required for certain food establishments that handle products of animal origin, such as meat, fish, egg, dairy products, and processed products of …
Your council · England
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Marine engine operator licence
Apply for a marine engine operator licence (MEOL) to work in certain engineering roles on merchant vessels.
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Marine operator licence limited to small vessels
Apply for a marine operator licence limited to small vessels (MEOL SV) to work in certain engineering roles on merchant vessels.
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Market stall licence
To run a market stall as a trader, you need either a temporary ('casual') or permanent licence from the local council.
Your council · England and Wales
Massage and special treatment premises licensing
Contact your council if you run an establishment for massage or other special treatments and need a premises licence
Your council · England and Wales · No national statute
Mixing ammonium nitrate (with fuel oil) licence
You need a manufacturing licence to combine ammonium nitrate and fuel oil to create mixtures for use in certain blasting operations
HSE · England, Wales and Scotland
Music licences for physical products
You may need a licence from the Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society (MCPS) if you make copies of music on to any physical product
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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New Marina Application (England, Scotland & Wales)
Building a new marina in waters owned or managed by British Waterways
DEFRA · England, Wales and Scotland
Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) educational licence
You may need a licence from the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) to make copies of newspaper content for teaching purposes.
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
NLA Media Access Limited business licence
You may need a license from the NLA Media Access Limited to make copies of newspaper content for internal use in a business.
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
NLA Media Access Limited corporate website republishing licence
You may need a license from the NLA Media Access Limited if you are an organisation hosting NLA represented content on your website(s) and …
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
NLA Media Access Limited simplified licence
You may need a license from the NLA Media Access Limited if you're receiving or making internal copies of NLA represented content.
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
NLA Media Access Limited web end user licence
You may need a license from the NLA Media Access Limited if you are a public relations organisation making copies of NLA represented content …
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (England)
Permits for different groups of radioactive substances users known as the ‘non-nuclear sector’.
Environment Agency · England
Notification of imports of live shellfish from within the EU (England & Wales)
You need to give notification to the Fish Health Inspectorate to import live shellfish from within the European Union
DEFRA · England and Wales
Notification to process personal data
You must notify the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if your organisation processes personal data in an automated form
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (England)
Permits for operators of nuclear sites who are licensees under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965. And for operators who are tenants on nuclear sites.
Environment Agency · England
Nursing homes registration (England)
You must register with the Care Quality Commission to run a nursing home in England.
Scottish Government · England
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Occupational therapist registration
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as a occupational therapist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Operating an A1 installation (England)
You must apply for an environmental permit if you operate a facility which is classed as an ‘A1 installation’.
Environment Agency · England
Operating department practitioner registration
You need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise as an operating department practitioner.
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Operator of approved slaughter house RPA notification (England)
If you become an operator of an approved slaughterhouse you must notify the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in writing within 28 days of starting …
Your council · England
Orthotist registration
You must register with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as an orthotist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Pavement or street display licence (England and Wales)
Get a licence to put an advertising sign on the road or pavement in England and Wales - restrictions, fines, penalties
Your council · England and Wales
Permission to distribute leaflets (England and Wales)
You may need to get permission to distribute free printed material in certain areas controlled by the local council.
Your council · England and Wales
Permission to place tables and chairs on the pavement
Get a licence to place furniture on the pavement in England and Wales - how to apply, restrictions, fines, penalties
Your council · England and Wales
Personal licence to sell alcohol (England and Wales)
You need a licence to sell alcohol from a licensed premises
Your council · England and Wales
Pesticide approval
You need approval from the Heath and Safety Executive (HSE) Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) to sell, distribute or store new pesticides in the UK
HSE · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Petroleum Storage Licence (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a petroleum licence to store and supply petrol to internal combustion vehicles - where to apply for your licence
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
Practising as a costs lawyer (England and Wales)
You must have a practising certificate from the Costs Lawyer Standards Board to work as a costs lawyer in England and Wales.
UK Government · England and Wales
Premises licence (England and Wales)
You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue
Your council · England and Wales
Protected wreck site licences (England)
A protected wrecks licence allows you to dive, survey, dig, take away historical objects and anchor near a protected wreck in England
DCMS · England
PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator’s licence
You need a public service vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence to operate a vehicle for hire or reward (payment or payment in kind) that can …
Traffic Commissioners · England, Wales and Scotland
Public analyst appointment (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Public analysts perform chemical analyses on food to ensure businesses are complying with food safety law.
Welsh Government · England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Radiographer registration
As a radiographer you need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Railway network licence
You need a licence from the Office of Rail Regulation to operate a railway network
DfT · England, Wales and Scotland
Register as a chiropractor
You must register with the General Chiropractic Council to practice as a chiropractor in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a firearms dealer
You must register with the police if you manufacture, sell or transfer shotguns, firearms or ammunition or are involved in the repairing, testing or …
Home Office · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a number plate supplier
You need to register with DVLA if you want to sell or make number plates
Your council · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a paramedic
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a paramedic in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a physiotherapist
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a physiotherapist or physical therapist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a prosthetist
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a prosthetist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as a speech and language therapist
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as a speech and language therapist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as an architect
Register with the Architects Registration Board before working as an architect in the UK - temporary register, fines, penalties, qualifications
MHCLG · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register as an orthoptist
You must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as an orthoptist in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register to carry out gas work
You need to be registered on the Gas Safe Register to work on gas fittings or gas storage vessels in the UK
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Register to practise as a veterinarian
You must register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practise as a veterinarian in the UK
DEFRA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Registration of domiciliary care agencies (England)
You need to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to operate a domiciliary care agency in England in order to provide care in …
Scottish Government · England
Registration of independent health care service (England and Wales)
You need to register with the Care Quality Commission or Healthcare Inspectorate to run an independent health care service (eg private hospital or clinic) …
CQC · England and Wales
Registration of residential care homes (England)
You need to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to run a residential care home for adults in England
Scottish Government · England
Road occupation licence for building work (England and Wales)
You must get a licence from the council to dig up the road, or temporarily occupy it in connection with building work - fines, …
DfT · England and Wales
Run an MOT centre (England, Scotland and Wales)
Your business must be authorised by DVSA and your MOT centre approved before you can open an MOT centre.
DVSA · England, Wales and Scotland
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Safety certificates: sports grounds (England, Scotland and Wales)
Get a general or special safety certificate for a sports ground or football ground.
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
Scaffolding and hoarding licence (England and Wales)
You need a licence from the local authority to put up scaffolding or hoarding on a public highway in the UK.
Your council · England and Wales
Scheduled monument consent (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence to carry out work that would demolish, damage, remove, repair, alter or add to a scheduled monument, or to carry …
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
Scrap metal dealer licence (England and Wales)
You must get a scrap metal dealer licence from the council if you buy, sell or store scrap metal
Your council · England and Wales
Seabed lease (England and Wales)
You need a seabed lease from The Crown Estate to operate a marine fish farm in coastal waters
HM Treasury · England and Wales
Senior marine engine operator licence
Apply for a senior marine engine operator licence to work as a chief engineer officer on vessels of less than 750 kW power, without …
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Sex shop and cinema licence (England and Wales)
Contact your council for a sex establishment licence if you want to run a sex shop or adult cinema
Your council · England and Wales
Shotgun and firearm certificates
You need a firearm or shotgun certificate issued by the police to possess, buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun, and buy ammunition
Home Office · England, Wales and Scotland
Skip licence (England and Wales)
You or the skip hire company need a skip licence/permit if you want to put a skip on a public road. You may need …
Your council · England and Wales
Skip operator licence
Get a skip permit for your skip hire company - skip hire licence, local authority, highway act
Your council · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Slaughterer in Food Standards Agency (FSA) approved slaughterhouses (England, Wales)
You need a full or temporary Certificate of Competence to perform many of the tasks required in a slaughterhouse.
Welsh Government · England and Wales
Solicitor's practising certificate (England and Wales)
You must have a practicing certificate from the Solicitors Regulation Authority to work as a solicitor in England and Wales
UK Government · England and Wales
Specific risk material authorisation (England)
Your slaughterhouse must be authorised by the Food Standards Agency to remove specific risk material (SRM)
FSA · England
Strategic export control licence
You need a strategic export licence to export out of the UK or trade in controlled goods, software, or technology (including data, information, and …
UK Government · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Street collection licence (England & Wales)
If you want to collect money or sell items on the street for charity, you might need a street collection licence, depending on your …
Your council · England and Wales
Street trading licence (England and Wales)
You may need to get a licence to trade in the street in England and Wales - restrictions, fines, penalties
Your council · England and Wales
Street works licence (England, Scotland and Wales)
You need a licence to place apparatus on a street or road in England, Wales and Scotland
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
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Tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence (England and Wales)
You need to register with the relevant local council to get a tattoo, piercing and electrolysis licence in England and Wales
Your council · England and Wales
Temporary Events Notice (England and Wales)
You need a Temporary Event Notice if you want to carry out a 'licensable activity' on unlicensed premises in England or Wales
Your council · England and Wales
The Beef Carcase Classification scheme: work as a classifier
The Beef Carcase Classification (BCC) scheme is the compulsory classification of beef carcases to an agreed standard so that a fair meat price can …
RPA · England and Wales
Tree felling licence
The Forestry Commission controls tree felling by issuing felling licences.
UK Government · England
TV broadcast licence
You need a licence to provide commercial television services in the UK
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
TV Licence
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand …
DCMS · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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UK engineering fishing class 1
Apply to get a class 1 fishing licence to work as a chief engineer on a vessel over 750kW (approximately 1,005HP).
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
UK engineering fishing class 2
Apply for a class 2 fishing licence to work as a second engineer on a vessel over 750kW (approximately 1,005HP).
MCA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Using a boat on inland waterways
You usually need to register your boat to use it on inland waterways, such as rivers and canals.
Environment Agency · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Using, treating, storing and disposing of waste (England)
You may need an environmental permit if your business uses, recycles, treats, stores or disposes of waste or mining waste.
Environment Agency · England
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Water supply licence (England and Wales)
You need a licence to supply water to non-household premises in England and Wales
Ofwat · England and Wales
Weighbridge operator certificate
Contact your council for a certificate of competence to operate a chargeable weighbridge
Your council · England, Wales and Scotland
Wool Marketing Board registration
You need to register with the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) if you produce wool with 4 or more sheep
DEFRA · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Working with fluorinated gas (F gas)
You must have your own qualifications to work on equipment containing F gas, even if you work for someone else.
Environment Agency · England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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5 licences on this list have no national enabling statute behind them. The regime is council byelaws or a local Act, or a statute that reaches only part of the area, and those pages say so plainly rather than citing something that does not apply to you. We have not yet mapped an enabling instrument for 19 licences on this list. That is a gap in our graph, not a statement about the law, and those pages say so rather than guessing.
Checking approvals more broadly?
A licence is one of several things you may need before your first day of trading. The pre-trading quick check walks the registrations, insurances and approvals alongside it.
Not sure which of these apply to you?
Our guides on finding a licence and dealing with your local council walk through the questions that decide it.