Business rates - report a change of address or circumstances

It is important that you tell us immediately about any changes that might affect your Business Rates or you may end up paying more than you should.
 

If a business moves into, or out of, a premises

You must inform us immediately if your business has taken up occupancy of, or vacated a premises.  Please inform us by completing the following online form: 

• Business Rates - Vacation and Occupation form

The above form should also be used for new Business Rate registrations, (e.g. for a new or existing business taking on a premises (or an additional premises) within Basildon Borough).

If there are any other change of circumstances

You must inform us immediately of any significant change of circumstance relating to your business, such as:

• There has been a change contact details for your business premises
• The business has ceased trading
• Any other significant change of circumstance relating to your business which may affect your Business Rates.

Please inform us any change of circumstance by completing the following online form: 

• Business Rates - Change in Circumstances Form

Any changes not reported may result in you paying more Business Rates than you should.