Moving business

Moving your business into or out of Edinburgh

If you own a business, you need to tell us if you move into, within or away from Edinburgh. Please fill in the correct form below, or get in touch if you are not sure which situation applies to you.

If your moving date is within the next 21 days, we will process your form as soon as we can. If not, we will hold onto the information and process it within 21 days prior to your move. 

Moving into Edinburgh

If your new business address is in Edinburgh, please complete the form below to open a business rate account with us.

Tell us about your business moving into Edinburgh

You must tell your previous council that you have moved out of their area. We can't tell them for you.

Moving out of Edinburgh

If your old business address was in Edinburgh, please complete the form below to close your business rate account with us.

Tell us about your business moving out of Edinburgh

You must tell your new council that you have moved into their area. We can't tell them for you.

Moving within Edinburgh

If your old and new business addresses are both in Edinburgh, you still need to tell us you are moving out of your old property and into a new one. In this case, please complete both forms.