Small Business - Do I Have To Fill In A Census?

INSOMANiAC 15 Apr 2011 18:29:25 4,732 posts
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I got a census form through to my shop that said 'household census' on it so I just binned it, now they are pestering me to return it, do small businesses need to fill these things in ?

Cant seem to find any info

Cheers

Deleted user 15 April 2011 18:31:31

Is your business address also residential?

If no one lives there then occupants = 0. Should take you 2 minutes.
INSOMANiAC 15 Apr 2011 18:35:01 4,732 posts
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No but is a flat above which is nothing to do with me but doesnt seem to be registered as a seperate residence, the landlord is a cowboy
Deleted user 15 April 2011 18:37:26

Oh. Either go with zero or palm it off on the landlord then if it has nothing to do with you.
INSOMANiAC 15 Apr 2011 19:25:20 4,732 posts
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Ok cheers

Edge_san 16 Apr 2011 12:08:43 88 posts
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Hello,

(my brother works in ONS so may be able to give you some advice)
Basically all you need to do is phone up the Cencus hotline and tell them that you're a commercial address, not a household address. You could also mention to them that there is a flat above the business but you are not the resident or landlord.

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