It is now a requirement that you have to provide a tax check when you renew your licence to drive taxis, drive and operate private hire vehicles, or deal in scrap metal. This is supported by a digital service which HMRC have developed.
This service has been created so that everyone pays the tax they should, creating a level playing field for the majority of people that comply. The check should take a few minutes every few years and confirm that someone is correctly registered for tax.
You will need to complete a tax check when you apply or renew your licence as a:
- driver of a taxi (hackney carriage)
- driver of a private hire vehicle (and dual licences)
- private hire vehicle operator
- scrap metal dealer mobile collector
- scrap metal dealer site.
You can complete a tax check on the GOV.UK website. Please note, you will need to have or set up a Government Gateway ID.
Fore further guidance, view more information on changes for taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence applications from April 2022 on the GOV.UK website or contact us on 01257 515151.
Please note, we have revised our application forms and will only accept these forms.