Street trading licence

A Street trading licence (England and Wales), known as a street trader's licence in Scotland, is a legal requirement to vend goods and services on the streets of the UK.

History

In England and Wales, street trading is governed by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. In Northern Ireland, street trading is regulated by the Street Trading Act (NI) 2001.[1]

Whether self-employed or an employee, a street trading licence is required to pursue the act of street trading in a public place from a kiosk, vehicle, or moveable stall.

To acquire one you can be 17 or older. Street trading may not allowed during the early hours of the morning.

Exemptions

There are exemptions for selling:

Market traders do not pay for street trading licences at licensed market venues.

Prohibitions

There are roads, listed by each district council, that you cannot sell from.

Applications

A street trading licence can cost around £150 to £500 for a year. Acquiring the licence can take several weeks from each district council, where it is decided by a Licensing Committee.

If the individual making the application has not lived in the UK for at least 10 years, then they need a Certificate of Good Conduct or Criminal Record Certificate from their country of origin.

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