Trading Standards explosives fees and charges
The following fees and charges are for the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Read the Fireworks Regulations 2004.
Explosives
| The Firework Regulation 2004 (Regulation 9) | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence to sell fireworks all year round | £500 | £0 (0%) | £500 |
Storing fireworks
Fees for keeping quantities of explosives are set by The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022.
Licence costs for storing up to 250kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £113 | £0 (0%) | £113 |
| 2 years | £147 | £0 (0%) | £147 |
| 3 years | £181 | £0 (0%) | £181 |
| 4 years | £215 | £0 (0%) | £215 |
| 5 years | £248 | £0 (0%) | £248 |
Renewal costs for a licence to store up to 250kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £193 | £0 (0%) | £193 |
| 2 years | £253 | £0 (0%) | £253 |
| 3 years | £317 | £0 (0%) | £317 |
| 4 years | £390 | £0 (0%) | £390 |
| 5 years | £441 | £0 (0%) | £441 |
| Fee for variation, transfer, or replacement of licence | £38 | £0 (0%) | £38 |
Licence costs for storing up to 2000kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £56 | £0 (0%) | £56 |
| 2 years | £90 | £0 (0%) | £90 |
| 3 years | £125 | £0 (0%) | £125 |
| 4 years | £158 | £0 (0%) | £158 |
| 5 years | £193 | £0 (0%) | £193 |
Renewal costs for a licence to store up to 2000kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £90 | £0 (0%) | £90 |
| 2 years | £153 | £0 (0%) | £153 |
| 3 years | £215 | £0 (0%) | £215 |
| 4 years | £277 | £0 (0%) | £277 |
| 5 years | £340 | £0 (0%) | £340 |
| Fee for variation, transfer, or replacement of licence | £38 | £0 (0%) | £38 |