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 0kg to 250kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £119 | £0 (0%) | £119 |
| 2 years | £154 | £0 (0%) | £154 |
| 3 years | £190 | £0 (0%) | £190 |
| 4 years | £226 | £0 (0%) | £226 |
| 5 years | £260 | £0 (0%) | £260 |
Renewal costs for a licence to store 0kg to 250kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £59 | £0 (0%) | £59 |
| 2 years | £94 | £0 (0%) | £94 |
| 3 years | £132 | £0 (0%) | £132 |
| 4 years | £166 | £0 (0%) | £166 |
| 5 years | £202 | £0 (0%) | £202 |
| Fee for variation, transfer, or replacement of licence | £40 | £0 (0%) | £40 |
Licence costs for storing 250kg to 2000kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £202 | £0 (0%) | £202 |
| 2 years | £266 | £0 (0%) | £266 |
| 3 years | £333 | £0 (0%) | £333 |
| 4 years | £409 | £0 (0%) | £409 |
| 5 years | £463 | £0 (0%) | £463 |
Renewal costs for a licence to store 250kg to 2000kg NEC of fireworks
| Licence length | Charge | VAT | Total charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £94 | £0 (0%) | £94 |
| 2 years | £161 | £0 (0%) | £161 |
| 3 years | £226 | £0 (0%) | £226 |
| 4 years | £291 | £0 (0%) | £291 |
| 5 years | £357 | £0 (0%) | £357 |
| Fee for variation, transfer, or replacement of licence | £40 | £0 (0%) | £40 |