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A Guide to Business Rates

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Business Rates

The Business Rates we collect are passed directly to Central Government and pooled before being redistributed to councils, and to the emergency services, based on the number of people living in each local authority area. Unlike Council Tax, there is no direct link between the rate charge and the services provided.

You can contact the Customer Services team to discuss your Business Rates, check your account balance or get further information on exemption and relief (details at bottom of page).

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A Guide to Business Rates

Business Rates (also known as Non-Domestic Rates) are a Government charge that is collected by us. Business Rates are payable on all commercial properties, they are even payable on such things as advertising hoardings, mobile phone masts and car parks. The Business Rates we collect are passed directly to Central Government and pooled before being redistributed to councils, and to the emergency services, based on the number of people living in each local authority...

Business Rate Reductions, Exemptions and Reliefs

Empty properties may be eligible for a reduction or exemption from Business Rates, for more information see our page on empty or unoccupied properties . The following types of Relief are also available (please select a link for more details): Community and Amateur Sports Club Relief (CASC) - a reduction scheme available to registered sports clubs. Charitable Relief - assisting registered charities. Rural Rate Relief -...

Having difficulty paying your Business Rates?

Sometimes finding the money to pay your Business Rates may be a problem. Please tell us immediately if you are going to find it difficult to pay your Business Rates, we may be able to adjust your instalments, for example, by setting up a direct debit. If you have difficulty paying your bill you should contact the Business Rates section (details below). In any event, you should pay as much towards your bill as you can, this will reduce the outstanding amount and show us that...

How are Business Rates Worked Out?

Rateable Value All non-domestic properties are given a Rateable Value by the Valuation Office which is an executive agency of the Inland Revenue. Current valuations (effective from 1st April 2010) are based on the open market rental value of the property at 1st April 2008. All properties are re-valued every five years. If you disagree with the Rateable Value applied to your property you may be able to appeal against it. See our information on how to make an appeal . You can check...

Moving in or out of a business property

Please let us know if you move so that we can adjust your bill. You can submit your details to us using the Online Occupation Form and Online Vacation Form . Once we have amended your account, we will send a bill to your new address to let you know how much to pay. If your account is in credit we will contact you to organise a refund. Please contact us (details below) to let us know that you have moved, if you prefer not to submit your details online.

Paying Business Rates

Recovery of Unpaid Business Rates

The Recovery Section deals with outstanding balances on Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefit accounts. The process of recovering unpaid money is outlined below; The Summons Arrangements Further Action The Summons If you have failed to pay money owed on your account after a reminder has been sent to you, details of your account will be passed to the Recovery Section. At this stage the Recovery Section will issue a summons to appear at North East...

Useful Website Links - Business Rates

Please find listed below links to external websites which may be able to offer information or advice: The Valuation Office - for details about Council Tax bandings and Rateable Values for National Non Domestic Rates on business premises Business Link - A Government-funded site, designed to provide businesses with a single source of clear and concise information; aimed at the smaller, independent ratepayer Department of Trade and Industry...

Who Should Pay Business Rates?

Any company, club, association or person who is in occupation of all, or part, of a non-domestic property is liable to pay the Business Rates. If the property is unoccupied then the owner (or person entitled to occupy the property) will be liable for the Business Rates. For more information see our page on empty or unoccupied properties .

Contact Details
Connect NE Business Rates Council House, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1LF		Telephone: 01246 217114 Fax: 01246 217444 Text Us: 0780 0002425 Contact Us: Enquiry Form

A Guide to Business Rates

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