Frequently asked questions

Q: Do I qualify for a small business rebate?

You will be eligible to for small business rate relief if:your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000your business only uses one property – you may still be able to get relief if you use moreYou’ll need to contact your local council to apply for small business relief. For help in finding out if you qualify, fill out this quick form: https://www.getyourratesright.com/contact-us/

Q: What is small business relief?

You will be eligible to for small business rate relief if:your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000your business only uses one property – you may still be able to get relief if you use moreYou’ll need to contact your local council to apply for small business relief. For help in finding out if you qualify, fill out this quick form: https://www.getyourratesright.com/contact-us/

What are business rates?

Every property that is used (or partly used) for commercial purposes will be required to pay Business Rates, also known as Non-Domestic Rates. This form of tax is charged on properties such as offices, dental surgeries, shops, pubs, warehouses and factories.

For more information see: https://www.getyourratesright.com/what-are-business-rates/

Do I qualify for a small business rebate?

You will be eligible to for small business rate relief if:

your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000
your business only uses one property – you may still be able to get relief if you use more

You’ll need to contact your local council to apply for small business relief. For help in finding out if you qualify, fill out this quick form: https://www.getyourratesright.com/contact-us/

How do you correct your business rates?

If you think you are overpaying your business rates, it’s worth knowing that you can be appeal to have them re-assessed. Rating valuations can be complex and appealing your business rates is both time consuming and confusing. This is why many businesses opt to use a professional service to help them with their appeal. For more information on how Get You Rates Right can help see: https://www.getyourratesright.com/how-we-can-help-2/

What is small business relief?

You will be eligible to for small business rate relief if:

your property’s rateable value is less than £15,000
your business only uses one property – you may still be able to get relief if you use more

You’ll need to contact your local council to apply for small business relief. For help in finding out if you qualify, fill out this quick form: https://www.getyourratesright.com/contact-us/

How do I reduce business rates?

You can choose to appeal the Rateable Value of your business rates through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

Rating valuations can be complex and appealing your business rates is both time consuming and confusing. At Get Your Rates Right.com we handle the whole process on your behalf, leaving you with less stress and more time to focus on your business.

For more information see: https://www.getyourratesright.com/how-we-can-help-2/

How do I find my business rates?

Your local council will send you a business rates bill in February or March each year. This is for the following tax year. You can also estimate your business rates bill yourself or fill in this form and we will help: https://www.getyourratesright.com/contact-us/

How do I check my business rates?

What is a business rates exemption?

Certain properties are exempt from business rates, for example farm buildings or places used for the welfare of disabled people.

For a list of exemption please see: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/exempted-buildings-and-empty-buildings-relief

What is business rates relief?

Some properties are eligible for discounts from the local council on their business rates. This is called ‘business rates relief’ and can include: rural rate relief, charitable rate relief, enterprise zone relief, hardship relief, retail discount and local newspaper relief.

Why should you check your business rates?

Many businesses are unknowingly overpaying their business rates every year. Why is this? It all comes down to whether your Rateable Value is correct and that depends on the VOA holding accurate information about your property details.

For more information and a list of reasons you may qualify for a reduction in your business rates, see: https://www.getyourratesright.com/appealing-your-rates/

Where do I find my business rates?

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