Business rates
Business rates are paid by those who occupy non-domestic properties to contribute to the cost of local services
Summons surgery appointments
If you have received a summons and wish to query or dispute it, book a summons surgery telephone call-back.
Business rates 2024 to 2025
Your business rates for 2024 to 2025
How to pay your business rates
Find out which payment options we accept for your business rates. We recommend you pay by direct debit, but other payment options are available.
How we calculate your bill
Find out how we work out the amount you're charged.
Business rates reductions and relief
There are a number of different reductions available for business rates.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about business rates.
Most common Freedom of Information requests about business rates
We receive a number of Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) about business rates (non-domestic properties). We publish the data that answers the most common of these requests.
Business rates revaluation
At revaluation, the government adjusts the value of business rates to reflect changes in the property market.
If you don't pay
Find out what happens if you don’t pay your business rates and how to resolve this.
Summons surgery
Book a telephone call back appointment to discuss your Business Rates summons.