Business Rates: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Business Rate?
2. What are non-domestic rates?
3. Will there be any charge on empty properties?
4. What will happen to charities?
5. How can I pay my rate bill?
6. Do I have to pay business rates?
7. How is my business rate bill calculated?
8. When must I pay my rate bill?
9. What if I think my rateable value is too high?
10. What if my bill has increased substantially as a result of the year 2005 revaluation?
11. What if my bill has reduced as a result of the year 2005 Revaluation?
12. 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

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