About business licences
About business licences
Most businesses need licences and permits for different business activities. With GoBusiness, you can find out which ones you need, before applying for and managing them.
Apply for new licence
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Get recommendations on what licences your business might need.
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For event organisers
Find out the licences and permits you need to organise an event with our new e-Adviser for Events.
For checking premises use
Check if a property is approved for your intended use with our e-Adviser for Premises Use.
For new food service business owners
If you are starting a new food service business, find out which licences you need and apply for them with Guided Journey, a step-by-step walkthrough.
Renew or amend licence
As we’re still in the process of moving all licences over to GoBusiness Dashboard, you may have to log in to either GoBusiness Dashboard or GoBusiness Licensing to renew/amend them.
The directory below will help you find out which platform to log in to.
Renew or amend licence
Search for your licence, to find out if you need to log in GoBusiness Licensing or GoBusiness Dashboard
Submit returns
Returns are additional information you may need to submit for certain licences. Here is a list of licences that require submission of returns.
After you apply, the relevant government agencies will advise you on submitting returns. For enquiries, you can contact the licensing agency directly.
Submit returns
Returns can be submitted by logging in to GoBusiness Licensing.