TV Licensing

Does my business need a TV Licence?

You need to be covered by a TV Licence if anyone on your premises:

• watches or records programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel
• watches or streams programmes live on an online TV service(such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.)
• downloads or watches any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

This applies to any device you use, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.

Most businesses only need one licence to cover everyone on the premises – no matter how many devices are used.

Pay for a TV Licence

What if I don't watch or record TV programmes at my business premises?

Find out more about TV Licensing for businesses and organisations.