Pay the data protection fee
You must pay a data protection fee to the Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office (ICO) if you鈥檙e a business, organisation or sole trader processing personal data, unless you鈥檙e exempt.
before you start.
Use this service to register with the ICO and pay the data protection fee.
What you need to know
You can also call the ICO helpline.
ICO helpline
0303 123 1113
Find out about call charges
Where your details will appear
Information including your organisation鈥檚 name and address will appear on the .
If you run your business from home and do not want your home address to appear on the public register, provide a PO box or alternative address instead.
How much it costs
The annual fee depends on your size and turnover. It鈥檚 拢52 or 拢78 for most organisations, including charities and small and medium-sized businesses.
The fee can be up to 拢3,763 for businesses who employ many people and have a high annual turnover.
before you register.
If you do not pay the required fee you may be fined by the ICO.