Business rates

Business rates

Business rates are charged on most business properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories. However, the property doesn't have to be used for a business - if it is used for purposes which are not domestic it is likely to be rateable. We will send you a business rates bill each year.

How to pay

About business rates, how to pay, e-billing and more.

Access your business rates online

With Business Rates Online you can view your account at any time that suits you. 

Relief and reductions

If you pay business rates you may be eligible for rate relief.

Rateable value

Rateable values are given by the Valuation Office Agency and is used to calculate how much you should pay.

Business rates information guide

Business rates information leaflets.

Brief guide to recovery

The process we follow when recovering business rates.

Demand notice explanatory notes

These notes form part of the Demand Notice and should be read in conjunction with the associated notice.

BID levy

If your property’s rateable value is £10,000 or above and you are within the BID area, you are automatically a BID levy payer.