Do I need a licence?

There are three types of licence that business owners may need, and in certain situations, your business may need all three.

The three types of licence are:

• an operating licence (from us)
• a Personal Management Licence (from us)
• a Personal Functional Licence (from us)
• a premises licence (from your local licensing authority).

If you provide facilities for remote gambling (online or through other means), and advertise to consumers in Britain, you will need a licence from the Gambling Commission.

Local licensing authorities also provide lottery registrations and gambling permits for pubs, clubs and other establishments for low-level gambling.

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Last updated: 23 December 2022

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