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About Business Rates

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The Business Rates collected by the Council is paid into a national pool which is then shared out. North East Derbyshire Council’s share, together with income from Council Tax payers and grants provided by the Government, is used to pay for the services provided by this Council and other councils in this area.

You may also like to look at Business Link - a Government-funded site designed to provide businesses with a single source of clear and concise information for businesses.

For more information on services and developments for businesses in North East Derbyshire, go to our Business Section.

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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About Business Rates

Business Rates (also known as Non-Domestic Rates) is a Government charge that is collected by local authorities. Business Rates is payable on all commercial properties. This includes shops, offices, banks, hotels, and factories. It is even payable on such things as advertising hoardings, mobile phone masts and car parks. The Business Rates collected by the Council is paid into a national pool which is then shared out. North East Derbyshire Council’s share, together with income...

Amateur Sports Clubs Relief

Community Amateur Sports Clubs relief applies to premises that are wholly or mainly used for a club's activities, or those of any other registered clubs. Mandatory Relief is given at 80% of the annual charge. The Council can also award Discretionary Relief on all, or part, of the remaining 20% of the association's bill on such a property. To apply for this reduction contact the Business Rates section (details below).

Charitable Relief

Mandatory Relief Registered charities are entitled to Mandatory Relief from Business Rates on any property which is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80% of the annual charge. Discretionary Relief The Council can also award Discretionary Relief on all, or part, of the remaining 20% of the charity's bill on such a property. We also have discretion to remit all or part of any Business Rates bill in respect of properties occupied by certain bodies not...

Discretionary Relief

The Council also has the discretion to reduce all or part of the charge on other properties in rural settlements if the Rateable Value is 12,000 or less. We must be satisfied that the business is of significant benefit to residents of the local community, and that the business would suffer if the Discretionary Relief was not awarded. Whenever Discretionary Relief is granted there is a cost to North East Derbyshire Council Tax payers. The Council must therefore balance the benefit to the...

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 2005) are based on the open market rental value of the property at 1st April 2003. 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...

How to pay Council Tax and Business Rates

Council Tax and Business Rates are payable in monthly instalments which are shown on your bill. There are a variety of ways to pay your bill, please choose an option to see more details: Direct Debit payments for Council Tax and Direct Debit payments for Business Rates Pay by post Pay at an Area Cash Office Pay using your Credit or Debit Card at all our cash offices Pay at your local Post Office Pay at a Bank Pay by...

Mandatory Relief

General Stores and Post Offices The occupier of a general store or post office in a rural settlement is entitled to Mandatory Relief if it is the only general store or post office in that area and it's Rateable Value is 6,000 or less. Mandatory Relief is given at 50% of the annual charge. The Council may also award Discretionary Rural Rate Relief against all or part of the remaining 50%. Pubs and Petrol Filling Stations With effect from 5th April 2001, 50% Mandatory Relief is...

Online Occupation Form

Please complete the form below if you have purchased, moved into or taken over a business property in the North East Derbyshire area. If you were previously paying Business Rates for a property in the North East Derbyshire area but have moved out, please also complete the Online Vacation Form for that property. Thank you.

Online Vacation Form

Please complete the form below if you have sold, transferred or moved out of a business property in the North East Derbyshire area. If you have purchased, moved into or taken over a property within North East Derbyshire, please also complete the Online Vacation Form for that property. Thank you.

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Connect NE Customer Services Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S40 1LF Location: Council House		Telephone: 01246 231111 Text Us: 07800 002425 Contact Us: Enquiry Form

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