Sandwell Council

Business

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Business rates

Businesses and other organisations that occupy non-domestic premises pay non-domestic rates, often called business rates. If you use a building or part of a building for business, you will probably have to pay business rates.

Business support and advice

Whether you are a one-man band or a large corporation; starting a new business or looking to expand; new to the borough or looking to re-locate, we have a range of information for you and your business.


Planning

The Council is responsible for deciding whether any development - anything from a house extension to a new shopping centre - should go ahead. You can apply for planning permission, view planning applications and find information, advice and policy.

Development ready

Whatever support you need to develop your business, Sandwell Council is ready to help. From applying for planning permission, to relocating an overseas business, we have teams of specialists who can help you make it happen.


Commercial property

Are you locating or developing in Sandwell? We provide information about industrial, retail and office premises and about development land available in Sandwell.  We also offer a managed workspace service.

Tenders and contracts

One of the key ways in which the council buys goods and services is via a tender. The tendering process allows us to set out our requirements and allows suppliers to submit offers to the tender, showing how they intend to meet those requirements.


Licences and street trading

Sandwell Council issue a wide range of licenses. Printable application forms are also available from the relevant licence pages and some licences can be applied for online via Business Link.