Does your business need a TV Licence? It’s easy to find out, to update existing licence details, or to let us know you don’t need one or have an empty property.
Your business address needs to be covered by a licence if staff, customers or visitors:
This applies to any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
You may also need a licence if:
You don’t need a TV Licence if:
If you only have one property, you only need one TV Licence to cover every person and device at that address.
If you have more than one property, you may need a licence for each address.
For a single property like a shop or an office, only one licence is needed. If you have more than one address, you may need more than one licence. Special rules may also apply to certain business types.
Find out if special rules apply to your business, or if it is eligible for a TV Licence concession.
Hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites
The simplest way to license more than one property is with a Company Group TV Licence. There are no forms to fill in or any qualifying criteria. Plus, you only need to make one annual payment and you’ll receive only one reminder sent to the address specified by you.
Call us on 0300 790 6165* to buy a Company Group TV Licence or find out more.
Alternatively, you can pay in full by BACS, or by sending a cheque (payable to TV Licensing) to:
TV Licensing
Hotel & Company Group Licensing
Darlington DL98 1TL
There are different rules for hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites. Please see how this affects you.
A single TV Licence costs £157.50. You can pay in one go or spread the cost quarterly, monthly or weekly.
To license more than one address with a Company Group TV Licence, please call 0300 790 6165*.
We don’t provide invoices or bills, unfortunately, but one of the following should be suitable as a record of your expense:
If we’ve sent you a letter about buying or renewing a licence, it will show the total amount to be paid and explain the purpose of the licence.
If you have already paid for a TV Licence, then you will also have a licence online, which you can access at any time. Simply sign in using the licence number, name and postcode on the licence. Then you’ll see the total cost and expiry date of your licence.
Don't know your licence number?
If you pay for your TV Licence online, we will send you an email confirming the payment and your licence number.
If you don’t need a TV Licence, or if your property is empty, please let us know. This means we won’t send you any letters for up to three years, unless we believe your circumstances have changed.
Just so you know, paying for a TV Licence will make sure all your staff, customers and visitors are covered at your address. Find out more about watching live TV and BBC iPlayer.
Tell us you don't need a licence
You can let us know your new address up to three months before you move. You’ll need:
To update your Company Group TV Licence (for businesses with multiple addresses) please call us on 0300 790 6165*.
If you already have a licence, let us know you've already moved and we’ll move it to your new address. You’ll need:
To update your Company Group TV Licence (for businesses with multiple addresses) please call us on 0300 790 6165*.
You can also update other details such as your business name, contact details and the name on the TV Licence. You’ll need:
To update your Company Group TV Licence (for businesses with multiple addresses) you must call us on 0300 790 6165*.
You can use this handy template to set out the TV viewing policy for your business. By sharing this with employees and visitors, you can let them know:
Find out how to get in touch.
*Calls to our 0300 numbers cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number, whether from a mobile or landline. If you get inclusive minutes, calls to an 0300 number will be included free of charge.