Taxi and private hire licensing

You must have a licence to operate a taxi or private hire business, or to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle.

Tax requirements for your application

To apply for a licence to be a taxi driver, private hire driver or run a taxi booking office, you'll need to give a 9 character tax check code on your application form if, you are:

  • renewing your licence
  • applying for a new licence and your previous licence expired or was revoked less than a year ago
  • applying for a new licence and you have the same type of licence issued by another licensing authority

The tax code is valid for 120 days. 

Get a tax check code

If you're applying for a new licence or your previous licence expired or was revoked over a year ago you must be able to confirm you understand your tax responsibilities when applying.