Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Businesses

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Coronavirus Advice for Businesses 

Business Wales

Thinking of starting a business or growing an existing business? For help and information contact Business Wales on 03000 603000 or visit Business Wales. 

 

Before taking on a business premise do your research. Read the following page carefully for information regarding how Business Rates are calculated / how to find out the rateable value of a business premise.

Non-Domestic Rates Change of Address 

Before you start - Check if your property is in the Vale of Glamorgan Council area:

Search for a property

 

If you only wish to notify the Council that a property you continue to remain liable for has become empty (e.g. goods / stock removed from premise) please contact the department directly (contact details at the bottom of this page).

 

Non Domestic Rate Annual Leaflets 

 

 

Who must pay Business Rates?

• Where a property is occupied, the Business Rates are usually payable by the person, partnership or company occupying it.

• Where the property is empty, rates are payable by the person entitled to occupation.

If the occupier and the landlord have an arrangement whereby the landlord receives rent inclusive of Business Rates, the occupier is usually still responsible for payment of Business Rates. If you are the occupier and pass the rates bill on to the landlord for payment, you remain liable for payment if the landlord does not make payment on your behalf.

 

Even where a business premises is empty or unoccupied, the person entitled to possession of that premises will have to pay Business Rates (these are called empty property rates).  

How are my business rates calculated?

Each business property is prescribed a rateable value. This is independently assessed by the Valuation Office Agency. Since 1^st April 2017, the rateable value of a property represents its annual open market rental value as at 1^st April 2015. 

 

You can search for the rateable value of any property on the Valuation Office Agency website. 

 

The rate bill is calculated by multiplying the rateable value by the rate multiplier. The rate multiplier is set by Welsh Government and reviewed annually:

 

Business rates Multiplier

Year	Multiplier
2019/20	.526
2020/21	.535
2021/22	.535

Can I appeal against my rateable value?

The ratepayer (and certain others who have an interest in the property) can in certain circumstances propose a change in value. You will need to contact the Valuation Office Agency directly.

 

Valuation Office Agency Website

2023 Revaluation

The next revaluation of business rates is underway in England and Wales. Providing your rental information to the Valuation Office Agency ensures the business rates you pay are accurate.

 

If you receive a request for rent, lease and ownership details from the Valuation Office Agency you should go online and complete the form. 

Problems paying your Business Rates?

Business rates is a bill that must be paid. However, if you are experiencing difficulties, please contact (details at the bottom of this page) the business rates department to discuss. We may be able to come to a payment arrangement that you can afford. 

Contact the Business Rates department

 

• NNDR@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Email is the quickest method of contact.

 

• 01446 709317

Please note, you may go through to an answerphone machine, please leave a message with your name, number and the nature of your query and someone will return your call.

 

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Non-Domestic Rates
Exchequer Services
Civic Offices
Holton Road
Barry
CF63 4RU