Business rates 2026 to 2027
You have until 31 March 2026 to request any changes to your current rateable value using your business rates valuation account. After 1 April 2026 you will only be able to make changes to your new valuation.
If you don't have an account or haven't accessed one for some time, you should register now. It can take up to 15 working days to complete the verification process and claim your property.
Business rates online billingIf you've signed up to online billing, you won't get a business rates bill for 2026/27 in the post - but it will be available to download or print in your MyLewisham account. If your email receipt's not in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.
Online account problemsWe’re currently experiencing issues with the online account service, including viewing your council tax bill. We're working to get it fixed as soon as possible.
You can still make payments online using our payment service.
Pay by direct debit
We’re making it easier for you to manage your business rates with flexible direct debit options.
You can choose to pay on either the first day or the 15th day of each month. Spreading the payments over 10 monthly instalments (April to January) or 12 monthly instalments (April to March).
If you apply after April, your instalments will be spread over the remaining months of the year until March.
Paying by direct debit allows for more convenient, secure and flexible payments.
Struggling to pay your business rates?
We're here to help.
Have you missed your business rates payments or fallen behind on them?
If that’s the case, you might be contacted by the Council’s Enforcement Services.
Our Enforcement Agents are an approachable group of officers who are there to listen and help you. They are trained and comply with all the regulations so you can trust that you will be getting the most up-to-date and relevant information. It doesn’t matter how difficult or complex your situation is, our team are here to help you whenever they can.
You can contact us between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, on 020 8314 6020.
If you are worried about paying your business rates, you can see if you are eligible for a business rate reduction.
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