Business Rates
Non-Domestic Rates, or business rates, are collected by local authorities, like Wealden for central government. Business rates mean businesses contribute towards the cost of providing local services, as the rates are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area. Each non-domestic property has a rateable value set by valuation officers of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The VOA is an agency of the Inland Revenue.
From the financial year 2005/06 there have been significant changes to the business rate. Highlights of some of the changes are;
If your business is moving you can tell us online....
Whether your business is moving into, away from or within the Council's District you can tell us by completing an online form.
Small business rate relief
From April 2005, small businesses with a rateable value of up to £15,000 may apply for small business rate relief.Paying your business rates
Information about when and how to pay your business rates including online payments.
Rateable Values & Appeals
Further information about how the rateable value for a non domestic property is calculated including details on how to appeal.
Empty Property relief - Important changes from 1 April 2008
If you have a vacant property you maybe exempt from paying rates.
Rate Relief
Information about rate relief for empty properties, charities, rural communities and farm diversification.
Transitional arrangements
Information about the amount of business rates you pay after a re-valuation.
Performance & Standards
