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Licensing Application Pricing in Relation to Businesses

Thank you for looking at our Licensing Law services. The UK law is constantly changing, making the entertainment and leisure industry a challenging environment for both existing and new enterprises. It is essential to obtain professional legal advice whether you are looking to make an application for a premises licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 or applications to vary a licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Applications for new premises licences and variations to existing licences for alcohol sales and or public entertainment

LICENSING APPLICATIONS ARE DONE ON A FIXED FEE BASIS OF £600 + VAT (which at 20% is £720)

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: Local Authority licensing fee, newspaper fees for advertising, any other disbursements

PERSONAL LICENCE APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOL SALES

The submission of the application is usually done on a fixed fee basis of £250 plus VAT (which at 20% is £300)

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: The Local Authority Fees and dealing with representations and Licensing Hearings when opposed.

TEMPORARY EVENT NOTICE RELATING TO ALCOHOL SALES AND OR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT

The submission of the application is usually done on a fixed fee basis of £250 plus VAT (which at 20% is £300)

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: The Local Authority Fees and dealing with representations and Licensing Hearings when opposed.

REVIEW OF LICENCE

It is very difficult to advise on the cost of dealing with any reviews of an alcohol/entertainment licence as much depends on the grounds for the review, the evidence required and the length of the review hearing. For a review hearing that lasts half a day the costs may be in the region of £1,000 to £2,000 plus VAT (which at 20% is £1,200 to £2,400).

Includes: Preparing for and attending review hearing

Excludes: Travel time and travel costs

OPERATOR'S LICENCE FOR GAMBLING ACTIVITIES

To submit the application form, depending upon the number of activities covered and whether personal licences are required it is usually in the region of £1400 to £2000 plus VAT (which at 20% is £1,680 to £2,400). If this involves a casino activity, then there is usually an additional fee of £800 plus VAT (which at 20% is £960).

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: The fees of The Gambling Commission, disbursements and dealing with any representations.

PREMISES LICENCE APPLICATIONS FOR GAMBLING ACTIVITIES

The submission of the application is usually done on a fixed fee basis of £750 plus VAT (which at 20% is £900). If a casino activity is included then there is usually an additional fee of £500 plus VAT (which at 20% is £600).

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: The fees of the Local Authority, newspaper advertising fees, other disbursements, e.g for a scaled plan and for dealing with representations if opposed.

GAMING MACHINE PERMITS

The submission of the application is usually done on a fixed fee basis of £300 plus VAT (which at 20% is £360).

Includes: Completing licence application

Excludes: The fees of the Local Authority, disbursements and dealing with representations if opposed.

WHY US?

We have an experienced team with a detailed understanding of all UK licensing laws, who can provide you with pragmatic and commercial licensing advice to maximise the effectiveness and profitability of your business. Whether you require a permanent, temporary or variation licence, we will discuss all the options available to you.