The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires any persons collecting or buying scrap metal in South Kesteven to have a Scrap Metal Dealer Licence issued by us.
Please download an application form and guidance below.
Applicants must satisfy us that they are a legitimate trader and a suitable person to carry on a scrap metal business. Applicants are also required to produce a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check criminal records check - available online from the Disclosure Barring Service https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record or call the DBS helpline on 03000 200 190.
From 4 April 2022, the rules are changing with regard to your tax responsibilities when you apply for a licence for a:
scrap metal site
scrap metal collector
If you're an individual, company or any type of partnership you must confirm you are aware of your tax responsibilities if you're applying for a licence:
for the first time
you have already held but that has not been valid for a year or more
Please see guidance and how to complete the tax check on the government web site at Confirm your tax responsibilities when applying for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Current fees and charges
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