Information to accompany national non domestic rate bills

Business Rates

All the information you need about Business Rates and how to pay them.

Business Rates are a form of local taxation payable by the occupiers or owners of commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories.

They are collected by the council on behalf of the Welsh Government. The money collected is paid into a central 'pool' and then redistributed across Wales to help pay for services provided by all the local authorities.

There are other commercial interests that Business Rates are payable for such as telecommunication masts, advertising rights, cash machines and car parks.

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High Street and Retail Rates Relief 2019/20

The Welsh Government has expanded the High Street Rates Relief scheme to eligible ratepayers for 2019/20. The enhanced scheme will provide support of up to £2,500 towards non-domestic rates bills for retail properties with a rateable value of up to £50,000.
Properties that will benefit from the relief will be occupied high street businesses and retail properties such as shops, restaurants, cafes and drinking establishments, with a rateable value of £50,000 or less. The attached document provides guidance on the operation and delivery of the scheme.

PDF Document High Street and Retail Rates Relief in Wales 2019/20 - guidance (PDF, 286KB)Opens new window