Business Rates
Business rates are the way in which businesses 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 will be liable for Business Rates.
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.
The Government announced some changes to the rules for
Business Rates in July 2009. Download the Business Rates
Deferral Scheme Fact Sheet here.
You can also visit the
Government website for Business Rates for further
information.
View the Help with
Business Rates Information Sheet
Download the
Business Rates Deferral Scheme Application Form - 104Kb word
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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. If any of your circumstances change you may need
to let us know. Please contact us using the details
below.
The administration of Business Rates for the borough of
Ashford is handled by Canterbury City Council as part of a
programme for Kent councils to work together. If you
need to contact us by phone, fax or email, contact
the Business Rates Team at Canterbury:
Telephone: 01227 862316
Fax: 01227 862020
Please address any written correspondence or documents
to:
Revenues Service
Ashford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Tannery Lane
Ashford TN23 1PL
This webpage was updated on
3/1/2011