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Business rates payments

  • Pay your business rates

    You can pay by Direct Debit, online, by phone, by bank transfer, by post or in person.

  • When you have to pay business rates

    You normally need to pay business rates in 10 monthly instalments.

  • Your business rates account online

    Sign in or register to see your business rates bills online.

  • Problems paying your business rates

    You may be able to get help if you’re having problems paying your business rates.

  • What happens if you don't pay

    If you don’t pay we’ll send you a reminder followed by a final notice, and if you still don’t pay we’ll take you to court.

  • Check your balance

    View your current year's business rates balance, payments and discounts or exemptions.

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