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Apply for a premises licence
Find out when you need a premises licence and how to apply.
You will need to apply for a premises licence if your business plans to do any of the following:
- supply alcohol
- play live or recorded music
- show or host film events
- sell hot food after 11pm and before 5am
- host boxing or wrestling entertainment
- host indoor sporting events
- put on performances of a play
If you plan to sell alcohol you will also need a personal licence for your designated premises supervisor - the person in charge of the day-to-day running of the business.
The cost of a premises licence is based on the rateable value of your business and can range from £100 to £635.
A premises licence is valid for as long as the business lasts or until it is revoked or surrendered.