Business rates and relief schemes
Business rates are collected by the Council and are used to help pay for local services provided by the Council. They are charged on most non-domestic properties including shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories.
All rateable values are reassessed at a general revaluation. The most recent revaluation took effect from 1st April 2017.
Find out the many different ways you can pay your Business Rates bill.
What to do if you suspect someone is receiving a reduction in their Business Rates bill because they are providing false information.
You may be able to get business rates relief. You will need to apply directly for a number of the relief schemes that are available including: small business rate relief; rural rate relief; and charitable rate relief.
Since March 2017 the government has announced new relief schemes: Supporting Small Businesses, New Discretionary Relief Scheme, New Business Rate Relief Scheme for Pubs, and Retail Discount Scheme.
Restart Grants
Following the Budget announcement on 3 March, Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) will cease on 31 March 2021 and be replaced with a Restart Grant payable from April 2021. You must apply for a Restart Grant, you will not be automatically awarded this. Visit our Restart Grant page for more information.
The closing date to apply for an LRSG payment up to 14th February has now passed. If you have not yet applied for an LRSG payment, but you think you may be eligible you only will be able to recieve payment from 15th Feburay to the 31st March. However, you must apply before the 31st May 2021.
Business Rates Relief Fund
Ministers have set out plans to provide an extra, targeted support package for businesses who have been unable to benefit from the existing business rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses following the ruling that valuation material changes due to COVID-19 have been ruled out. Trafford Council is waiting for further guidance and funding information, visit GOV.uk for further information.