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Business rates

Pay or register for business rates, understand the different types of business rates relief and let us know if something changes with your business.

Business rates explained

Business rates are a tax that is paid by the occupiers of all non-domestic or business property, in the same way that Council Tax is a tax on domestic property.

Pay business rates

Setting up a Direct Debit for business rates is the easiest way to pay your bill.

Appeal a business rate decision

You can challenge business rates relief decisions and your rateable value, but you must not withhold payment of your business rates pending your appeal.

Contact the Business Rates team

If you are unable to find the answer to your query online, you can contact the team in your area. You can also contact us if your circumstances have changed.