Business rates

Business rates is the term commonly used for non-domestic rates which are charged on most non-domestic premises, including most commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories.

• Pay your business rates

  There a few ways you can pay including direct debit and paying online.

  High street rate relief

  You may qualify for up to £500 (Tier 1) or up to £1,500 (Tier 2) off your 2017/18 bill.

  Rating advisors

  Do you really need to pay for business rates advice?

• Relief and exemptions

  Details of various relief schemes you may be able to claim.

  Tell us about changes to business rates

  If your circumstances change, you must tell us straight away.

  Business rates bill information

  Supporting information for your bill. 

• Rateable values

  Set by the Valuation Office and used to calculate how much you should pay.

  Who should pay?

  Who is responsible for paying the business rate bill?

  If I don't pay my business rates

  Details about our recovery procedures if you don't pay your bill.