Important changes to Business Rates
In the Autumn 2025 Budget, the government announced changes to how Business Rates are calculated, which will affect your future bills.
Change of address for Business Rates
Tell us your change of address
You need to tell us if your address changes because your business has moved:
- into Chelmsford
- within Chelmsford
- out of Chelmsford
To tell us your change of address, you will need:
- your details, including name and contact telephone number
- the date of your move
- details of your old and new address
- information about your tenancy, or sale completion dates and solicitor details
If you’re moving within or out of Chelmsford, you will also need:
- your Business Rates account number
- details of who will be taking on your old property, or who you are handing it back to
If you are a resident, you can tell us about a change of address for Council Tax.