SIA licences required to run a private security company in the UK
Published 13 October 2021
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1. Request
I’m currently making a business plan for a security company that specialises in the following tasks:
- close protection
- RST [residential security]
- private investigations
- event security
Therefore I’m doing some research into how to make this business possible. I need to find out what licences I need to legally be able to run my own company in this industry. I would really appreciate your guidance on this subject.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
2. Response
I can confirm that we do hold the information you requested.
The information you have requested is exempt under section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as the data is readily accessible within the public domain.
For ease of use, I have provided you with the link which will take you to our website and the location of the data: Find out if you need an SIA licence - GOV.UK
[Reference: FOI 0286]