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Business Rates: Frequently Asked Questions

How can I pay my rate bill?

Bills are normally payable by ten monthly instalments, 1st April to 1st January, subject to a minimum £50 per month (which could result in fewer than 10 instalments). Most businessess pay by Direct Debit otherwise you can pay by sending a cheque through the post, by personal call to the Town Hall in Maidenhead, or York House, Windsor, or your payment can be made over the counter at your local bank.

What is the Business Rate?
What are non-domestic rates?
Will there be any charge on empty properties?
What will happen to charities?
How can I pay my rate bill?
Do I have to pay business rates?
How is my business rate bill calculated?
When must I pay my rate bill?
What if I think my rateable value is too high?
What if my bill has increased substantially as a result of the year 2005 revaluation?
What if my bill has reduced as a result of the year 2005 Revaluation?
What is Rural Rate Relief and how can I inspect the list of qualifying rural settlements in the Royal Borough?

Contact Information:

By post: Business Rates, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1RF

By telephone: 01628 796623 or 01628 796965

By email: business.rates@rbwm.gov.uk