In the Autumn 2025 Budget, the government announced changes to how Business Rates are calculated, which will affect your future bills. They have also applied a Transitional Relief Supplement to all bills, but some businesses will not have to pay it. You can find a full explanation of the Transitional Relief Supplement.
The Chelmsford Urban Business Grant Scheme now open for applications. If you are eligible, you can apply for up to £10,000. You can find out more details and apply online on the Invest Chelmsford website.
Paperless billing for Business Rates
If you want us to email you when your Business Rates bill is available to view, instead of writing to you, you can request paperless billing.
To request paperless billing for Business Rates, you will need:
- your name, address and contact details
- your Business Rates account number
Once we receive your request, we will:
- acknowledge your request within five working days
- send you an email every time you have a new bill