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BUSINESS RATES

The government has published guidance on the COVID-19 support for businesses.
These pages are regularly updated and give full guidance on the support
available.

For further information on grants we are providing, visit business support
grants. 

We collect business rates on most non-domestic and commercial properties like
shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories.


REGISTER FOR A BUSINESS RATES ACCOUNT 

You can now register for an online Business Rates account which will allow you
to:

 * view your up to date account information
 * check your balance, payments and bills
 * switch to paperless billing
 * update your contact details

to register for an online account you will need your account number as it
appears on your Business Rates bill or recovery notice, plus one of the items
from the following:

 * The postcode for your business property
 * The last 3 digits of a telephone number you have already registered with us
 * The last 3 digits of your bank account number if you pay by Direct Debit

You can also use the registration process to let us know if you would like to
switch to paperless billing.

Register for an online Business Rates account 


SIGN IN TO YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS RATES ACCOUNT 

If you already have an online Business Rates account you can sign-in here:

Sign in to your online Business Rates account 

If you choose not to register for an account, you can still set up a Direct
Debit and tell us that you are moving by using the links below.  


PAY BY DIRECT DEBIT

Direct Debit is the simplest and most convenient way for you to pay Business
Rates – you won’t miss a payment, and you’re protected against mistakes, under
the terms of the Direct Debit Guarantee.

To set up a Direct Debit, you’ll need your Business Rates account reference
number (which you can find on your Business Rates bill) and your bank account
number and sort code.

If you already have a direct debit set up you can amend this. For example, you
can choose from four different dates in the month to pay and you can choose to
pay in either 10 or 12 instalments.

The easiest way to set up a Direct Debit and make changes is to do it online.

Set up or amend a direct debit  


PAY YOUR BUSINESS RATES 

The quickest and easiest way to pay your Business Rates is by Direct Debit, but
there are other options, go to our pay Business Rates page to find out more. 


TELL US YOU HAVE MOVED BUSINESS PREMISES

If your business has taken on new premises, occupied a non-domestic property or
moved out of a business premises, it's important that you let us know. 

Tell us that you have moved business premises 


FIND THE RATEABLE VALUE OF A BUSINESS RATES PROPERTY

You can check the rateable value of a property in the borough here:

Check the rateable value of a property 


LANDLORDS AND AGENTS – CHANGE OF ADDRESS  

If you are a landlord or agent, you can tell us about a change in lease at a
property you own or manage. 

Tell us if a tenant has moved business premises 


UPLOAD A DOCUMENT ONLINE

You can now upload documents online (e.g. lease agreement) relating to your
Business Rates. You will need to provide your property postcode, your Business
Rates account number as it appears on your latest bill or recovery notice and a
way to contact you (phone number or email address). 

Upload a document online 


BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)

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BUSINESS RATES

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rate relief Freedom of Information data sets Hardship and local discounts Partly
occupied premises Rate in the Pound Rural rate relief Small business rate relief
Transitional phasing or relief Unoccupied premises Business Improvement District
(BID) levy Expanded retail relief Retail hospitality and leisure relief Covid-19
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