Non-Domestic Rates

The non-domestic rates, or business rates, collected by local councils are the means by which businesses and others who occupy non-domestic property make a contribution towards the cost of local services. The rates are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area.

This money, together with revenue from council taxpayers, revenue support grant provided by the Government and certain other sums, is used to pay for the services provided by your local council and other local authorities in your area.

National Non- Domestic Rate Notice 2008 - 2009 (PDF 47.2KB)

Rate Relief Scheme for Small Businesses

Businesses with a rateable value less than £15,000 may be eligible for rate relief which will reduce their business rates.

Small Business Rate Relief Application (PDF 45.8KB)

Credits

The document below indicates those businesses that are in credit to South Bedfordshire District Council.

Accounts in credit as at 30 September 2008 (PDF 10KB)

Contact

The Local Taxation Section,
South Bedfordshire District Council,
The District Offices,
High Street North,
Dunstable,
Beds, LU6 1LF.

Telephone: 0300 300 8000
Email:local.taxation@southbeds.gov.uk