Registering your business name

Do I need to register my business name?

This is an optional free service that quickly gets your business name known to the local and national services and suppliers that matter to your business.

Please note: this service is not available for registering business names at residential properties.

What happens if I don't register?

If you don't register your business name it won’t be so easy for new customers to find you. Your business name and premises won’t be updated quickly. Any previous occupier’s business name will remain registered with your premises.

What are the advantages of registering?

The council will notify all the services that matter to your business, such as Royal Mail, Waste Management, the Utilities, and the Emergency Services - so you don’t have to.

You’ll be able to access their services quickly, and customers will be able to find you quickly and easily.

How do I register my business name?

To register a business name please complete a street naming and numbering application form. It is the same form for both purposes - registering a business name and street naming/house numbering.

Please note: this service is not available for registering business names at residential properties.

What do I do if my business stops trading?

If you stop trading please contact the address management team: