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02 September 2010

Welcome to Business Rates

Image of businesses in Surrey HeathDo you own unoccupied business premises?
Important changes: The Government has reviewed the amount of Business Rate relief granted to empty properties with a view to providing a strong incentive to bring vacant property back into use.
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March 2010 Budget Announcement

Business Rates Payment Deferral Scheme

Business Rates Multipliers
The level of Business Rates due in respect of your premises is based on a valuation of your property.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Business Rates
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How to Make Payments
View information on methods of paying Business Rates
Rateable Values
With the exception of properties that are exempt from Business Rates, each non-domestic property has a Rateable Value.
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Transitional Arrangements
The Transitional Relief Scheme was introduced by the Government - the conversion from General Rates to National Non-Domestic Rates in 1990
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Exemptions and Reliefs
If you are the owner of or are leasing a business property which is not being used and is substantially empty, unless the property falls into one of the exempt categories, you will be subject to an Empty Property Rate
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