Trading Standards business advice services fees and charges
The following fees and charges are for the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Primary Authority Partnership
We offer businesses a legally recognised partnership through Primary Authority to provide professional and assured regulatory advice which enables the business to trade with confidence.
Businesses new to the partnership
A minimum of 10 hours is needed for initial set-up as a Primary Authority Partnership, including registration on the Regulatory Delivery website and an action planning meeting.
Larger businesses may require more hours to develop the action plan and for us to provide advice. Additional hours will be agreed after the setup.
Existing partnership businesses
An annual renewal fee will be agreed for each business with a minimum charge of 3 hours.
| Primary Authority Partnership | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business advice hourly rate | £100 | £0 (0%) | £100 |
Other businesses
Advice can also be provided outside of Primary Authority on a pay-as-you-go basis.
| Non-Primary Authority Partnership | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
A free 30 minute telephone consultation for business to discuss their needs | £0 | £0 (0%) | £0 |
|
Business advice service hourly rate
Minimum charge is 30 minutes, then charged in 10 minute intervals. | £100 | £20 (20%) | £120 |