Special treatments licence

If you run a business that offers beauty treatments, massage, alternative therapies or tanning facilities you may need a special treatments licence.

Special Treatment Licence Fees

A licensing officer will discuss payment with you once your application is processed.

Type of application Part A (application fee) Part B (grant fee) Total cost
New licence £317 £122 £439
Renewal £261 £122 £383
Transfer £153 £101 £254
Variation £239 £21 £260
Add or remove a tattooist or piercer Not applicable Not applicable £56
Request for duplicate operative or treatment provide ID badge where it has been lost Not applicable Not applicable £14

Part A will not be refunded if your application is rejected or withdrawn as it is for the administration of the application. As a result you will be required to submit a new application and pay part A of the fee again.

Pro rata fees

If you apply for a licence at any time between 1 August to 31 July, your fee will be calculated using the quarter closest to the date of your application as provided in the tables below. The duration of your licence will reflect this.

Part A fees
Licence type 3 months 6 months 9 months
New £79.25 £158.50 £237.75
Transfer £38.25 £76.50 £114.75
Variation £59.75 £119.50 £179.25
Part B fees
Licence type 3 months 6 months 9 months
New £30.50 £61.00 £91.50
Transfer £25.25 £50.50 £75.75
Variation £5.75 £10.50 £15.75