What licences or permits do I need to start a company in the UK?

What licences or permits do you need to start a business in the UK? Before trading through your limited company, it’s important to understand whether your business activity requires legal approval, registration, or specific licences. In this video, Bryn from Rapid Formations explains which UK businesses commonly require licences or permits, how to check what applies to you, and the risks of operating without the correct permissions. Whether you're starting a food business, financial services company, childcare service, transport business, or another regulated activity, this guide will help you understand your legal obligations before you begin trading. In this video: Do most UK businesses need licences? Food and alcohol licensing explained FCA authorisation for financial services Ofsted registration for childcare providers Transport operator licences Planning permission and building regulations Music licences for commercial premises How to check what licences your business needs Useful links: UK Government Licence Finder: https://www.gov.uk/licence-finder Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Do You Need a Licence to Start a Business? 00:32 Businesses That Don’t Usually Need Licences 00:56 Regulated Business Activities Explained 01:18 Businesses Requiring Permits or Licences. 02:21 Non-sector Permits 02:52 How to Check Which Licences You Need 03:24 Risks of Operating Without a Licence 👍 Like this video 💬 Leave your questions in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more practical UK business advice About Rapid Formations: Rapid Formations is the UK’s Number 1 Rated Company Formation Agents on Trustpilot. Every year, over 36,000 business owners place their trust in our business services. We make it easy and affordable to set up a limited company in the UK. You can be ready to trade in 3-6 hours. Our expanding range of products grows to meet the evolving business demands of our clients. Website: https://www.rapidformations.co.uk Blog: https://www.rapidformations.co.uk/blog/ Facebook:   / rapidformations   Instagram:   / rapidformationsofficial   LinkedIn:   / rapid-formations   #UKBusiness #BusinessLicences #StartABusinessUK #CompanyFormation #SmallBusinessUK #BusinessPermits #RapidFormations #UKStartup #BusinessAdvice #LimitedCompany