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What Business Rates are

More information can be found at businessrates.gov.uk

Rating AdvisersRatepayers do not have to be represented in discussions about their rateable value or their rates bill. Appeals against rateable values can be made free of charge.
Rural Settlement ListUnder the terms of the Local Government and Rating Act 1997 the council is required to compile and maintain a rural settlement list
National Non-Domestic Rating MultiplierThe local authority works out the business rates bill by multiplying the rateable value of the property by the appropriate multiplier.

What Business Rates are

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