Private hire operator tax checks

Everything you need to know about tax checks for private hire operators.

If you have not had a licence before, you will need to confirm that you are aware of your tax registration obligations, such as:

  • PAYE information
  • registering for self-assessment
  • Corporation Tax

Renewing your licence

When you renew your licence with us, you will need to provide a 9-character code so that we can carry out a tax check.

If your application is in the names of a partnership, you must get confirmation from HMRC that each applicant has a tax check code.

If you do not provide this information, we will not be able to issue you with a private hire operator licence.

GOV.UK: Complete a tax check for a taxi or private hire