How do I find my business energy contract end date?

Where to look, in order of speed

Most owners can find the date in under ten minutes if they know where to look. Work down this list:

• Your online account. Many suppliers show the date your current fixed term finishes next to your tariff name.
• A recent bill. Look near the tariff or contract details. Some bills print the end date; others only name the product. See how to read your business energy bill if the layout confuses you.
• The signed contract or welcome email. The key terms (length, price, notice, exit fees) are set out in a short summary called the Principal Terms. Search your inbox for the supplier name plus "contract" or "welcome".
• A renewal letter or email. Suppliers send these before a fixed term ends, and for microbusinesses the letter has to show your current prices and annual consumption.
• Your broker. If you used one, they should have the dates on file. Ask for them in writing.

Check the wording, not just the date

A date can mean different things. "Contract end date" might be the last day you are on the fixed price, or the day your next contract starts. A 24-month contract that starts on 15 March 2025 normally ends on 14 March 2027, with the new period beginning on 15 March 2027. Make sure you know which day your supplier means.

If you have both gas and electricity, they may have different end dates, even if you signed them together. Check each fuel separately. You can find the meter numbers you will need in the guide to your MPAN and MPRN.

If you can't find it

1. Contact your supplier using the details on a bill. If you don't know who supplies you, use the steps in finding your business energy supplier.
2. Ask for the start date, end date, product name and any exit fee, by email so you have a record.
3. If the supplier says there is no fixed term, you may be on a deemed or out-of-contract rate. These can cost much more and carry no termination fee. See how to get off deemed or out-of-contract rates.

Why the date matters

Ofgem's guidance for microbusinesses says leaving a fixed term early may trigger an early termination fee. Missing the date can also mean your contract rolls over for up to 12 months, or you drop onto a higher out-of-contract rate. Our guide on rollover business energy contracts explains how to avoid that.

Set two calendar reminders: one several months before the end date to start comparing, and one ahead of any notice deadline in your contract.

Special cases

Several sites. Each meter point can have its own contract and end date. A café chain with three sites may have three different dates, so build a simple table with site, fuel, supplier and end date.

Recently moved in. If you took over premises and never agreed a contract, you may be on a deemed contract, which has no fixed end date at all. See moving premises and deemed contracts.

Contract signed by someone else. A former owner, a landlord or a manager may have signed. Ask them for the paperwork, or ask the supplier to confirm what is on the account.

Next steps

• Record both fuels' end dates in one place.
• Read the notice terms in your contract.
• Read when is the best time to switch and how far ahead you can agree a new contract.

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