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Business Rates - Non Domestic Rates
A Non Domestic Rate Explanatory Notes Leaflet is issued with each new Business Rates Demand.
The Non Domestic Rate Explanatory Notes gives a brief overview of Business Rates
Non Domestic Rate Explanatory Notes 2007-2008 Leaflet
Further information regarding Business Rates including transitional arrangements and other reliefs can be obtained on the government funded website www.mybusinessrates.gov.uk
Business Rates are collected by the Council and then paid into a national 'central pool'.
The contents of which are re-distributed to all billing authorities in proportion to the number of Council Tax payers in that area. This together with the Council's income from Council Tax, and the Central Government Revenue Support Grant, is the main way that the Council finances the services it provides.
Rateable Value
The rateable value of each business property is used as the basis for the calculation of the Business Rates payable for that property.
The rateable value of Business (Non-domestic) properties are fixed by the Valuation Office. All non-domestic properties are re-valued every five years. The current values with effect from 1 April 2005 are based on the annual open market rental value figures as at 1 April 2003. The full rating list can be viewed on the Valuation Office Agency website
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