Business Rates frequently asked questions

Business Rates are a local tax that is paid by the occupiers of all non-domestic/business property, in the same way that council tax is a tax on domestic property. Under the business rates retention arrangements introduced from 1 April 2013, Councils keep a proportion of the business rates paid locally. This money, together with revenue from council tax payers, revenue support grant provided by the Government and other sums, is used to pay for the services provided by your local authority and other local authorities in your area such as the Police and Fire Service.