Licences and registration

Some businesses need to register or hold a licence to operate. This summary will help you establish whether you need to register or obtain a licence.

Licences and registration
ARTICLE

Licences and registration - overview

Some businesses need to register or hold a licence to operate. This summary will help you establish whether you need to register or obtain a licence.

A man wearing a suit and tie putting a stamp on a piece of paper
Tool

Licence finder

Before you can start operating certain types of businesses, you must obtain a licence. Use this Licence finder tool on the GOV.UK website.