Business rates: moving to new or additional property
Find out how much you may have to pay in business rates when moving to or building new business premises.
If you are planning to buy or rent new business premises, you may want to know how much you are likely to pay in business rates before you move. The first step is to find out from Land & Property Services (LPS) what the is.
Newly built property
If the business premises is a new build property or has not yet been completed, the rateable value may not have been assessed yet. For advice and assistance, you should .
The business rates you will pay are calculated using the rateable value and the current regional rate plus the relevant district council rate. See how business rates are calculated.
When you move in, or following the receipt of a completion notice, you become liable for the business rates on the new property. You must to issue a rate bill. You should also tell LPS about any property or properties you are leaving so that rate account can be updated and you are no longer charged for them.
The building of new business premises will generally require an application for planning permission. See .
Further information
If you have a query regarding your business rates, .