Business rates
How business rates are calculated, rateable values and registering a new business
Business rates payments
This page covers services for both councils. If you have chosen to access information from your own council only, selecting one of the services below will take you to information for that council.
Business Rates 2026/27 Changes
From 1 April 2026, there will be significant changes to how the Business Rates charge is calculated following the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. These changes may affect the amount you pay.
What are business rates?
An overview of what Business Rates are and the significance to you and your business
How are business rates calculated
An explanation on how Business Rates are calculated
Rateable value and rateable value appeals
Explanation of rateable value and how to appeal if you think your rateable value is wrong
State aid for business rates
Find out about state aid for business rates
Business Improvement District
Information regarding the Eastbourne Business Improvement District (BID)
Business rates reliefs and discounts
Some properties are eligible for discounts from the council on their Business Rates
Landlords advising change of occupants
Tell us if the occupants of your property change
Register a new business or notify us if you vacate a business property
It is important to let us know as soon as possible about any change of business premises so your Business Rates can be adjusted
Published data about business rates
Find out how to access monthly business rates reports
