Business rates (non-domestic rates)

We are receiving a large number of emails and telephone enquiries. In the first instance please login to or register for MyServices which will give you online access to your Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates Accounts. Most changes to demand notices can be seen immediately online, whereas the issue of paper bills may be delayed depending on staff resources and mail availability.

The Business Rates pages are in the process of being updated after the recent Budget. In the meantime please click here for details of the 2020 Budget

View your Business Rates account online using 'My Services'. Find out more about the 'My Services' account.

Business rates (non domestic rates) are collected by local district councils to help pay for vital local services. It is a local tax that is paid by the occupiers of all non-domestic /business property, in the same way that council tax is a tax on domestic property.

Business rates are charged on most business properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories. However, the property doesn't have to be used for a business - if it is used for purposes which are not domestic it is likely to be 'rateable' and business rates will be charged.

Half the money we collect is retained locally by us, Leicestershire County Council and Leicestershire and Rutland Fire Authority. The rest goes to the Government.

Business Rates explanatory notes 2019-2020 

Read about how business rates are calculated.

2017 Revaluation

The Valuation Office Agency regularly reassess and update the rateable values of all business properties (they usually do this every 5 years) and this is called a Revaluation. Find out more about the 2017 Revaluation.

Advice

For help and advice on all aspects of business rates please contact the Revenues Team.