Business Rates
This is a tax charged on all business premises by the local authority, however the amounts to be charged are set by Central Government.
Each property is given a 'rateable value' by the Valuation Office Agency (part of the Inland Revenue) and this is multiplied by a 'poundage' to arrive at the amount payable. The poundage is set annually by the Government. For 2011/2012 poundage is 43.3p.
Full details of how the rating scheme operates and answers to many common questions can be found at
www.businesslink.gov.uk
For further information please contact us on (01895 837540).
Rate Relief for Community Amateur Sports Clubs
From 1st April 2004 local Sports Clubs which have a liability for Business Rates on their premises, will be able to apply for Mandatory Rate Relief reducing their rates by 80%. In order to qualify a club must be registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club. Details of the requirements are available at
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Contact Information
Full details of how the rating scheme operates and answers to many common questions can be found at www.businesslink.gov.uk
Email: businessrates@southbucks.gov.uk
Tel: 01895 837540
Rate Relief for Community Amateur Sports Clubs
Details of the requirements are available at www.hmrc.gov.uk