Further information about who has to pay business rates

Business rates are paid to Ashfield District Council, who acts as a Billing Authority on behalf of the Government.  Select for method of payment options. The rates collected are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area.

Business Rates are property based and are calculated by multiplying the property's rateable value by the rating multiplier (a rate in the pound). Rateable values are determined by the Valuation Officer Agency, while the rating multiplier is set by Central Government. Ashfield District Council has no influence on these factors; we only collect the rates due.

Further information about how business rates are calculated.

Further information about collection and enforcement.

Frequently asked questions:

• Do I have to pay for an empty property?
• I am using only part of my property: do I have to pay the full rates bill? 
• Is any help available for charitable organisations?
• Is there any help for Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC's)?
• Who can claim for Rural Relief?
• I am suffering hardship; is there any help available? 
• Do I qualify for small business rate relief? 

For further information about Business Rates including the proposed changes to The Empty Property Rate please see our Business Rates Booklet.