Apply for this licence
Contact your council for a premises licence if you run an establishment for massage or other special treatments.
Special treatments could include:
- massage
- manicure
- chiropody
- light treatments, eg sunbeds
- electric treatments, eg electrolysis
- other treatments involving heat, light or vapour, eg sauna or other bath treatments
In most parts of the country you’ll need a separate licence for any skin piercing treatments, eg tattooing or acupuncture. However, in Greater London (except for the City of London) special treatments registration also covers these treatments.
How to apply
Contact the council in the area your premises is based to find out whether you need a licence and how much it will cost.
Your premises might be inspected before you’re given a licence.
If you employ therapists carrying out special treatments, they should also register with the council if required.
Fines and penalties
You could be fined if you don’t have a licence, or break any conditions of your licence.