Business Rates

(National Non Domestic Rates - NNDR)

Non-Domestic Rates or Business Rates are collected by local councils. By this process businesses and other occupants of non domestic properties make a contribution towards the costs of local services. Except in the City of London where special arrangements apply, the rates are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area. This money together with revenue from council taxpayers, revenue support grant provided by the Government and certain other sums, is used to pay for the services provided by your local council and other local authorities in your area.

Changes of Ownership

Changes of Ownership relevant to the charging of unoccupied property rates, should be notified without delay. Change of Ownership Application Form

Small Business Rate Relief

If you would like to apply for small business rate relief, please download the application form here.  (9.90 KB)

Direct Debit

- Why not choose a better way to pay your Business Rates ?

We offer a choice of payment dates 1st or 15th of the month if you switch to paying your Business Rates through your Bank or Building Society account by Direct Debit. Your annual bill will be collected in 10 instalments April to February.

If you apply for Direct Debit through the financial year you will be notified of the dates and amounts of the instalments to be collected. You will receive a minimum of 10 days notice before the first collection date.

To apply to pay by Direct Debit contact Customer Services or use the on-line Application Form.

Get In Touch - Contact Customer Services

Useful websites:
Valuation Office
My Business Rates