Business rates reductions

• Small Business Rate ReliefThe small business rate relief scheme was introduced by the Government on 1st April 2005.
• Other ReliefsInformation on Supporting Small Business Relief and Retail Relief
• Charity ReliefA property which is occupied by a registered charity and used for charitable purposes, automatically qualifies for a reduction of 80% of the rates bill.
• Partly Occupied PropertiesThis information will help you if you are only using part of your premises for a temporary period.
• Unoccupied Property RatingUnoccupied properties will be liable for 100% of the basic occupied Business Rate once the relevant free period has expired.