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How Business Rates are worked out

Also find out how to estimate your bill and appeal.

The amount you pay is based on:

  • The appropriate multiplier (or rate in the £).
  • The Small Business Non Domestic Rating Multiplier or the Standard Non Domestic Rating Multiplier.

Please note: The Rateable Value (RV) of a business property is fixed by the VOA and not the Council.

Each financial year the Government sets the two multipliers. For more about this, please visit: Business Rates valuation (GOV.UK).

You will find details about:

  • Current multipliers.
  • How property RVs are worked out.
  • Appeals.
  • How to have your property removed from the local rating list.

To see what your bill might be, visit: Estimate your Business Rates (GOV.UK).

To make an appeal, please visit: Appeal your Rateable Value (GOV.UK).

For more about any of the above, please contact the VOA: Valuation Office Agency (GOV.UK).

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