EU Services Directive

The EU Services Directive came into force on 28th December 2009. The Services Directive allows you to apply and pay online for a variety of licences and permits.

It aims to break down barriers to cross border trade in services between countries in the EU. It makes it easier for service providers, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, to offer their services to customers in other EU countries, whether establishing elsewhere in the EU or providing services remotely from the UK.

To find out about the EU Services Directive across Europe visit the EUGO Portal.

If you wish to apply for a licence or permit from Kent Trading Standards or find out more about the licences and permits we regulate please use the links below.

Licences and Permits
The EU Services Directive covers some of the licence and permit types available from Kent Trading Standards

Fees for licences and permits
These fees relate to licences and permits which form part of the EU Services Directive.