BUSINESS RATES

With clients spanning dozens of councils, mainly covering commercial premises, I cannot cover them all. 

Some councils have available Discretionary grants as well, including business not registered for business rates - Often referred to ARG Additional Restrictions Grants. 

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL'S WEBSITE or CALL YOUR COUNCIL FOR GUIDANCE.

 

RESTART GRANTS AVAILABLE [Published 19-Mar-2021]

  • There are some restart grants available to help business restart - APPLY THROUGH YOU LOCAL COUNCIL.
  • Non-essential retail 
    • Rateable value <£15000 = £2667grant.
    • Rateable value <£51000 = £4000 grant.
    • Rateable value >£51000 = £6000 grant.
  • Other business sectors 
    • Rateable value <£15000 = £8000 grant.
    • Rateable value <£51000 = £12000 grant.
    • Rateable value >£51000 = £18000 grant.
  • APPLCIATION DEADLINE 30th June 2021.
  • .GOV guidance CLICK HERE

 

NATIONAL LOCKDOWN 3 EXTENDED GRANTS [4TH GRANT]- [Published 08-Mar-2021]

  • Original relevant period for lockdown #3 Grant was 5th Jan - 15th Feb.
    • Lockdown 3 Extension covers period 16th Feb - 31st Mar  - APPLY THROUGH YOU LOCAL COUNCIL.
  • REQUIRED TO CLOSE Jan 5th onwards - (not available if your business remains open, e.g. mechanic garage).
  • The amounts may vary between councils; typically
    • Rateable value <£15000 = £2096 grant.
    • Rateable value <£51000 = £3143 grant.
    • Rateable value >£51000 = £4714 grant.
  • You should receive a letter from your council in the post or on email.
  • IF YOU ARE UNSURE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL NOW TO CHECK.
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE 31st MAY 2021
  • .GOV guidance CLICK HERE

 

NATIONAL LOCKDOWN 3 GRANTS - [Published 05-Jan-2021 updated 21-Jan-2021]

  • REQUIRED TO CLOSE Jan 5th onwards - (not available if your business remains open, e.g. mechanic garage).
  • The amounts may vary between councils; typically
    • Rateable value <£15000 = £2001grant.
    • Rateable value <£51000 = £4000 grant.
    • Rateable value >£51000 = £6000 grant.
  • Also check ARG - Additional Restrictions Grant - local council discretionary grant.
  • Please check your local council website for criteria & online application.
  • You might need to upload some documents.
  • Your councils website will tell you what information and documents you require before starting the application.
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE 31st March 2021.

 

CHRISTMAS SUPPORT - WET LED PUBS

  • Some additional support is available for wet led pubs where their food element is <50% of their trade.
  • Application deadline 31-Jan-2021, now extended 28-Feb-2021.
  • Contact your local council.

TIER 2 LOCAL RESTRICTIONS GRANTS - [Published 02-Dec-2020]

  • REQUIRED TO CLOSE Dec 2 - 31 Due to local restrictions e.g. wet led pubs food is <50% of trade.
  • Not available if you chose to close voluntarily or if your business remains open.
  • LRSG - Local Restrictions Support Grant.
  • The amounts may vary between councils; typically
  • Rateable value <£15000 = £667grant.
  • Rateable value <£51000 = £1000 grant.
  • Rateable value >£51000 = £1500 grant.

 

NATIONAL LOCKDOWN 2 GRANTS - [Published 12-Nov-2020]

  • REQUIRED TO CLOSE Nov 5th - Dec 2nd (not available if your business remains open, e.g. mechanic garage).
  • LRSG - Local Restrictions Support Grant.
  • The amounts may vary between councils; typically
    • Rateable value <£15000 = £1334 grant.
    • Rateable value <£51000 = £2000 grant.
    • Rateable value >£51000 = £3000 grant.
  • ARG - Additional Restrictions Grant - Some councils also have additional grants available.
  • Please check your local council website for criteria & online application.
  • You might need to upload some documents.
  • Your councils website will tell you what information and documents you require before starting the application.

  

NATIONAL LOCKDOWN 1 - BUSINESS RATES GRANT FOR COMMERCIAL PREMISES - [Published 18-Mar-2020]

  • SOME COUNCILS ARE ISSUING LETTERS SOME ARE NOT.
    • You require your rates reference number and need to upload a scan or picture of a recent bank statement.
    • The letter contains a code which is required for your claim.
  • Grant of £10,000 or £25,000 - To be distributed by your local council.
    • Amount received is dependent on your rateable value. (See support for businesses above).
    • Eligibility - must previously receive a partial or full business rate relief.
    • Please monitor your own local council's website.
  • One year rates holiday 2020-2021 for some business sectors. (See support for businesses above).
    • How to access - automatic for relevant businesses.
    • The eligible business list may be expanded.