Welcome to the Business section of our website 

Important update:

As of July 31st, the Government have introduced a scheme to help businesses pay the increase in their rate bills over the next 3 years.
Known as the Business Rates Deferral Scheme, it could provide real financial help to you and your business.

For more information, download the Deferral Scheme Brochure. ( 52kb)

To apply for the scheme, download and complete the application form. ( 117kb)

In these pages you will find the following information which may be useful:

• Advice in the recession ( 150kb)
• Annual Procurement Plan 2009/10
• Business Continuity Advice
• Business Rates
• Business Rules & Regulations
• How To Do Business With The Council
• Jobs & Recruitment
• Land & Property Availability
• Licences & Registration
• Licensing Act 2003
• Our Commitment to Local Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• Procurement
• Training

Online Services for Business - make life easier, do it online.

• Application Forms
• Building Control
• Pay my Business Rates
• Refuse Collection
• Change of Address
• Street Lights
• Inland Revenue Self Assessment
• Tax Credits online

Investors - have a look at our Invest in Sunderland Website