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Street trading licence

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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

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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]

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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

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There are exemptions for selling:

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

Prohibitions

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

Applications

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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.

See also

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