Business rates
How business rates are calculated, rateable values and registering a new business
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.
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
Register a new business
Use our online form to register a new business for Business Rates in Lewes district or Eastbourne
Notify us if you vacate a business property
Use our online form to tell us if you have vacated a business property
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