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Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Information on how to get firearms licensing, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Get consent to introduce (site permit) or remove fish (excluding fish farms): application forms and rules.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Historic legislation to reform the governance of men's elite football in England and put fans back at the heart of the game has been introduced in Parliament today.
Guidance and regulatory advice on how to apply for licences issued under ASPA and how your compliance with ASPA and your licence conditions will be assessed.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
Use the online or postal form L5 to apply for a licence to carry on an excise trade.
How to register as a community amateur sports club (CASC) - eligibility, tax relief, form CASC A1
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