Small Business Rates Relief - Have You Got It?

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

SBBR applies to businesses rateble value if £15k or less. Under £12k, it's 100%.

As a local business advisor, I still meet people who have had businesses for years that meet this criteria and fail to claim. One I have just met is in arrears and their business is under real pressure. 30 seconds of advice and not only could they be saving £3k+ a year, but might also be able to get several years of payments back.

Yes, there are some caveats, but these do not affect most people.

Councils are under no obligation to tell you about it either.

If you qualify, please apply for it and save your business valuable cash.

Visit your local councils website or just search for 'small business rates relief'.

 

[Drax35]

I made exactly this mistake, even after having been in business for many years (that business didn't qualify at the time).

I have to say, the local council were not helpful enough to suggest I apply for this when I called them to query the bill for my current premises!

 

[Picture Bute]

I'm in Scotland right enough, but my council certainly tells people. There is a claim form in with the rates demand on an annual basis.