Business Rates
Business rates are the way in which busin esses and
other occupiers of non-domestic property contribute towards the
costs of local authority services.
They are payable on most non-domestic properties such as shops,
offices, warehouses, industrial units, advertising sites, land used
for storage and other commercial purposes. Business Rates are also
payable on any part of a property used partly for commercial rather
than domestic purposes, for example, a small office attached to a
house.
Rates are payable on most occupied and some empty
properties. However, there are certain classes of property that do
not attract rates please see our Exemptions and Relief webpage for more
information.
In this section you can find out how rates are calculated, how to pay,
revaluation and
much more.
You can also visit the
Government website for Business Rates for further
information.
NEWS UP DATE (March 31 2009)
For more information about the Government's announcement
about the change in rules for Business Rates you can download the
Business Rates Deferral Scheme Fact Sheet.
You can use the lookup below to view your Business
Rate Balance
Your Revenues Service
The aim of our Revenues Service is to
provide the Borough's businesses with a reliable and
efficient service. We issue Business Rates bills; process changes;
provide advice and recover unpaid debts. Most people rarely
have the need to get in touch with us, but if your
circumstances change, you may need to let us know.
The administration of Business Rates is now dealt with by
Canterbury City Council in a shared service agreement with Ashford
Borough Council you can contact the Business Rates Team by
telephoning 01227 862326 or fax 01227 862020 or email
Businessrates@canterbury.gov.ukHowever for administration purposes it is more helpful if
written correspondences is still sent to Ashford Borough Council at
the address below:
Revenues Service
Civic Centre
Tannery Lane
Ashford TN23 1PL
This webpage was updated on 6/25/2009
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