Business Rates frequently asked questions
My commercial property is empty. Is there a charge for unoccupied rates?
Unoccupied non-domestic properties are liable for empty property rates after an exempt period of up to three months (six months for industrial properties). Rates are charged at 100% of the annual bill. Specific types of properties, for example, listed buildings or properties with rateable values below £2,900 are exempt from payment of empty property rates.