Business Rates

From 1st April 2008, Business Rates will not be payable during the first three months that the majority of properties are empty. For empty industrial units (warehouses, factories etc) the exempt period is six months.

After this period, full Business Rates are payable.

There are however, a number of exemptions from the empty rate. No empty rates will be charged if the property is empty and any of the following apply:
• The Rateable Value less than £2200
• The property is a Listed Building
• The ratepayer is bankrupt or in liquidation
• The rate payer is entitled to occupy as an executor of a deceased person.
• Occupation of the property is prohibited by law

For further information please contact the Business Rates Section on 01933 231691.

What about the empty rate during refurbishment?

In the first instance, please make your request in writing or send an email to the business rates office. Documentary evidence may be required for retrospective periods. For further information please call the Business Rates Section on 01933 231691 or e-mail nndr@wellingborough.gov.uk