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Calculating business rates
Calculating business rates - three key stages
There are three stages to calculating business rates:
- The business rates charge for the year is calculated by multiplying the rateable value by 'a multiplier'. This is an amount set each year by the government
- The council then works out whether or not transitional arrangements apply
- Finally, the council deducts any rate relief which may be applicable
Relief can be awarded to:
- Empty properties
- Charities
- Organisations not established for profit
- Small businesses
- Certain businesses in rural areas
- Businesses suffering hardship
- Other local discounts
There are two multipliers:
- The standard non-domestic rating multiplier
- Up until 31 March 2025: 0.546
- From 1 April 2025: 0.555
- The small business non-domestic rating multiplier
- Up until 31 March 2025: 0.4999
- From 1 April 2025: 0.4999
Last updated:11/02/2025 11:25
