Business rates mandatory and discretionary policy Business rates mandatory and discretionary policy (pdf 433 kb) Business rates relief available Expanded retail discount 2025-26 Eligible, occupied, retail, hospitality, and leisure properties can get a 40% relief, up to a cash cap limit of £110,000 per business. Small business rate relief Small business rate relief (SSBR) is awarded on a sliding scale depending on the amount of your rateable value (RV). Rural business relief You could get rural rate relief if your business is in a rural area with a population below 3,000. Mandatory charitable rate relief and discretionary rate relief Charities are eligible for mandatory relief of up to 80% on their business rates bill. Transitional relief and small business support The government announced that it would extend the current transitional relief scheme and the supporting small business scheme for one year. Business rates exemptions and discounts Some properties (including part occupied and empty) are exempt from business rates. Find out more.
Expanded retail discount 2025-26 Eligible, occupied, retail, hospitality, and leisure properties can get a 40% relief, up to a cash cap limit of £110,000 per business.
Small business rate relief Small business rate relief (SSBR) is awarded on a sliding scale depending on the amount of your rateable value (RV).
Rural business relief You could get rural rate relief if your business is in a rural area with a population below 3,000.
Mandatory charitable rate relief and discretionary rate relief Charities are eligible for mandatory relief of up to 80% on their business rates bill.
Transitional relief and small business support The government announced that it would extend the current transitional relief scheme and the supporting small business scheme for one year.
Business rates exemptions and discounts Some properties (including part occupied and empty) are exempt from business rates. Find out more.
