Fees for small businesses
We won’t process your application until we have received the full fee. Please consider carefully before applying, as the fee is non-refundable unless there are special circumstances.
| Business type | 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Boarding of animals; cats, dogs, home boarding and day care (under 20 licensed animals) - application fee and granting the licence | £306 |
| Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (under 20 horses) - application fee and granting the licence | £338 plus veterinary costs |
| Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (under 20 horses) - additional costs | £32 |
| Breeding of dogs (up to 3 licenced dogs) - application fee and granting the licence | £338 plus veterinary costs |
| Breeding of dogs (up to 3 licenced dogs) - additional costs | £32 |
| Licence variation and extra activity fee (All licence types) | £153 |
Veterinary fees are set by the vets and must be paid in full before the licence can be granted.