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Business Rates: Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be any charge on empty properties?

New legislation has recently been introduced by the Government which changes the way that empty rate relief is administered from 1st April 2008.

From 1 April 2008 properties which are empty and unoccupied will receive either a three month void period (for offices, shops, leisure and motor trade properties) or a six month void period (industrial properties). This exempt period will be followed by a 100 per cent rate liability so no reduction in rates will be applicable at the end of the exempt period.

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