CHRISTIE & ASSOCIATES

 

Who can hire bodyguards in London?

Anyone with the legal financial means can hire a professional bodyguard in London. Our clients include high-net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, royal family members, public figures and visitors to London with elevated security concerns.

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How much does it cost to hire a bodyguard in London?

Hiring a professional bodyguard in London typically costs between £500 and £1000 per day, depending on the risk level, duration and complexity of the contract.

 

Is a bodyguard and a close protection officer the same thing?

Yes. “Close Protection Officer” (CPO) is simply the formal term. Most people still refer to close protection officers as bodyguards.

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Do bodyguards in London require a licence?

Yes. All professional bodyguards working in London and the UK must hold a valid SIA Close Protection Licence issued by the Security Industry Authority.

 

What qualifications do your bodyguards have?

All operatives at Christie and Associates are former police or military personnel, fully vetted, medically fit and licensed by the UK Home Office’s SIA. All our operatives also have additional training in first aid.

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Do you operate outside of the UK?

Yes. Christie and Associates provides international close protection services and can deploy licensed teams globally, subject to local law and operational feasibility.

 

Will my bodyguard be discreet?

Absolutely. Professionalism and discretion are central to our approach. Our operators are trained to blend in, not stand out - unless visibility is required or requested by the client.

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Are bodyguard services subject to VAT?

Absolutely. Yes. Bodyguard and close protection services are subject to VAT in the UK at the standard rate (currently 20%). Any legitimate security company billing over £90,000 annually must be VAT registered by law.
 

If a firm isn’t charging VAT, it's either very new, inexperienced, or possibly not operating at a serious level. In some cases, it may indicate a fly-by-night operator that hasn't reached the legal threshold or is avoiding proper registration. At Christie and Associates, we are fully VAT registered.

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Are you insured?

Yes. Christie and Associates is fully insured for close protection operations in both the UK and internationally.

Proper, specialist, insurance for this line of work is not cheap - it costs thousands of pounds per year and is a legal and professional necessity. If a firm isn’t insured, they potentially expose their clients to massive risk.

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Is Christie and Associates currently accepting new clients?

We are open to new enquiries, though acceptance is strictly limited.

We operate more like a private office than a high-street agency. Only a small number of new clients are taken on each year, and all engagements are subject to suitability, trust and strategic fit.

Contract is by invitation or successful assessment. If discretion, experience and operational depth matter to you, we invite you to get in touch.