Semi-permanent skin colouring
This information is only for business owners providing semi-permanent skin colouring services.
Anyone offering semi-permanent skin colouring in Belfast, and the premises they work from, must be registered with us under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1985
This includes micro pigmentation, semi-permanent make-up and temporary tattooing treatments.
Register a cosmetic business online
It costs £25 to register a cosmetic business with us. This includes businesses offering acupuncture, cosmetic piercing, electrolysis, semi-permanent skin colouring or tattooing. All premises must be within the Belfast City Council electoral area. ![]() |
Register a cosmetic business |
We recommend using Internet Explorer 8 or above to complete this form.
Before you book, please read the terms and conditions for online services as well as our privacy statement for online services
We accept the following credit or debit cards:
- Mastercard
- Maestro (sorry, but we cannot accept International Maestro cards at present)
- Visa
- Visa Delta
- Visa Electron.
Semi-permanent skin colouring bye-laws and guidelines
The documents below explain the bye-laws which regulate semi-permanent skin colouring. They also contain advice and information for business owners on how to achieve high standards of hygiene and safety.- Download bye-laws governing semi-permanent skin colouring services (Word – 53KB)
- Download guidelines for semi-permanent skin colouring businesses (Word – 43KB)







