Doorstep and other off-premises sales

To conduct door-to-door sales, you must have a pedlar’s certificate. Pedlar certificates are issued by the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The licence must be produced when requested. You could receive a fine or imprisonment if you operate without a licence.

Under the Companies Act 2006, sole traders and partnerships must display owner names, business names, and contact addresses on invoices and receipts.

Under the Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business (Names and Trading Disclosures) Regulations 2015, limited Companies and limited Liability Partnerships must display registered business names, company numbers, and registered addresses on business documents.