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Business rates exemptions and charity information
Are all non-domestic properties rateable?
Some non-domestic are not rateable, notably:
- Farm Land Buildings
- Churches
- Sewers
- Public parks
- Certain properties used for the
disabled
Unoccupied property rating
If you own or lease a property, which is not being used, and is
empty of all furniture, you will be entitled to a 3 months void
period. Please notify the Business Rate Office immediately if
your property becomes empty.
What do I do if I live and work at the same premises?
You pay the non-domestic rate on any business part of the
premises and the council tax on the domestic part. A property is
only non-domestic if a clear part is devoted to a business.
Charity information
Charities are entitled to relief from rating on any non-domestic
property, which is wholly or mainly used for charitable
purposes.
Relief is given at 80% of the full rate bill or of the
transitional bill where transitional arrangements apply. Billing
authorities have discretion to remit all or part of the remaining
20% of a charity's bill on such property.
Authorities also have discretion to remit all or part of any
rate bill in respect of property occupied by certain bodies not
established or conducted for profit.
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