Our online Council Tax, business rates, housing benefit and Welfare Assistance online service will be unavailable from 4.30pm on Wednesday 14 May 2025 until 7.30am Thursday 15 May 2025, while we carry out essential system maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Change your business details

If you're moving or have sold or bought a business, let us know as soon as you can to make sure you pay the right amount.

Moving into a business property?

You can notify us of your change of details by downloading and completing our Business - moving in form (PDF, 129 KB). Return it to the address included on the form.

Moving out of a business property?

You can notify us of your change of details by downloading and completing our Business - moving out form (PDF, 135 KB). Return it to the address included on the form.

Contact Business rates

Email businessrates@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 268 997

Document downloads

Privacy notice - business rates (PDF, 39 KB)(opens new window)