Taxi driver licences
Tax check
You will need to confirm you have completed a tax check and you must provide the 9 character tax check code as part of the application process for renewal applications or new applications that have held a similar licence within the last 12 months.
Complete a tax check for a taxi, private hire or scrap metal licence.
- HMRC has powers to obtain information from Licensing Authorities using ‘Schedule 23 to Finance Act 2011 (Data Gathering Powers) and Schedule 36 to Finance Act 2008 (Information and Inspection Powers), grants HMRC powers to obtain relevant information from third parties. This includes licensing bodies being required to provide information about licence applicants.’
- More guidance about tax registration obligations can be found:
- PAYE information
- Registering for Self Assessment
- Corporation Tax information
- For additional guidance, please visit Tax check factsheet