Business rates and relief schemes
Help with and how to pay your business rates
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.
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Local restrictions support grants
Trafford Council is now inviting applications from Trafford based businesses that have been affected by local COVID-19 restrictions or the national lockdown.