Does your business trade from one of the following buildings:
- shop
- office
- warehouse
- factory
- industrial estate
- holiday rental homes
- guest houses
If so, you’ll need to register for Business Rates.
You’ll probably have to pay Business Rates if you use a building or part of a building for non-domestic purposes.
Business Rates 2026: Key Updates You Need to Know
Find out what’s changing in Business Rates for 2026 and what they mean for your business on the following page:
Business Rates changes for 2026
I want to register for Business Rates
You will need to let us know if your business is:
- moving into Cornwall
- moving from one Cornwall address to another
- moving out of Cornwall
Contact us about business rates
Once you’ve registered
- Sign up to manage your account online and register for e-billing
- Sign up for a @VOAgovuk business rates valuation account
- Make a Business Rates payment or set up a direct debit
- Find out if you can get money off your bill
- Find out what support is available for your business
How Business Rates works
If you would like help understanding business rates, there is lots of useful information on the following page:
Understanding your Business Rates bill
If you would like help understanding your Business Rates bill, please follow the link below:
Understanding your Business Rates bill
How to pay your Business Rates
Find out which payment methods are available and how to set up your Business Rates payments