Business Rates
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What happens if you don't pay your business rates?
The earlier you deal with the problem, the easier you can make it for yourself
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Reliefs and Exemptions
There are a number of discounts and exemptions that can help to reduce the amount of rates that you have to pay
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Who has to pay business rates?
The organisation or person occupying or trading from a property is responsible for paying the business rates bill.
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Revaluations
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) regularly updates the rateable values of all businesses and other non-domestic properties (properties that are not just private homes) in England and Wales. This is called a revaluation.
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Business Rates Billing Information 2024-25
View the documents that are included with the annual business rate bills and some additional information which may be helpful to you.
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Business Rates online forms
Apply for rate relief or set up a direct debit