Business rates deferral scheme

Summary

The Government announced new legislation that came into force on 31 July 2009 to allow ratepayers to spread the increase in their 2009/10 business rate charge over three years.

This applies to the current 2009/10 business rate bill only.

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PDF iconDownload the help with business rates bills leaflet [PDF, 120 Kb] Link opens in a new browser window

PDF iconPayment deferral application [PDF, 34 Kb] Link opens in a new browser window

Further information

A ratepayer can apply to defer a percentage of their payment provided they still have some of their bill to pay and have not lost the right to pay by instalments.

If your bill has increased as a result of the end of the current transitional relief period, you may be able to defer 60% of the transitional relief amount allowed in 2008/09 from your 2009/10 bill.

If you don’t qualify for transitional relief, you can still defer 3% of your total 2009/10 bill.

You can apply at any time until 31 March 2010 provided you have some of your bill left to pay. Applications should be made early. If you have less than 3% left to pay, you can defer your remaining balance.

For further information and to download an application form use the links above.

Contact us

contact officer/team: Business Rates Officer
web: online enquiry form
email: nndr@s-norfolk.gov.uk
freephone: 0808 178 7142
telephone: 01508 533885
minicom/textphone: 01508 533622
address: South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk House
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
Norwich NR15 2XE

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Last updated on: 17 August 2009