Business rates

COVID-19 business support

How to apply for a COVID-19 business support grant

Our guide to applying for a COVID-19 business support grant during the coronavirus pandemic.

What business grants are available during Covid-19

How to apply for the COVID-19 Additional Relief (CARF)

About the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund

This new rate relief scheme is for businesses that have struggled during the pandemic but have premises that have been previously ineligible for support. It covers the financial year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 but you can still apply for this 2021-22 relief up until 31 July 2022.

The scheme is currently undersubscribed so it is important that you apply if you think you’re entitled.

You could qualify if you have not received either of the following during the pandemic:

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Business rates information

Business rates

You'll have to pay business rates if you use a building or part of a building for business purposes.

How business rates are calculated

Find out how your business rates are calculated and estimate what you have to pay.

Changes to rateable values

Find out how your business property's rateable value can be affected by the government's revaluation.

Business rates for newly built properties

Information on completion notices for newly built business properties, and what to do if you disagree with a notice.

Business rates for empty properties

Find out how business rates are affected if your property becomes empty or partly occupied.

Business information and accounts in credit

Under the Freedom of Information Act, we publish reports about business rates for all businesses in the city.

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Paying business rates

Pay your business rates

Set up a Direct Debit to pay your business rates monthly, or pay by card online.

Other ways to pay your business rates

Pay your business rates by card on the phone, by post or with internet or phone banking.

Your business rates bill explained

A detailed guide to help you understand your business rates bill.

View your business rates account and bills

Go paperless and view your business rates bill online instead.

Email and text reminders for business rates

We’re now sending regular email and text reminders to people who have fallen behind with their payments.

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Business changes

Tell us your business is moving

Let us know if you're moving your business into, out of or within Brighton & Hove.

Tell us about a change of tenants

Let us know whenever a tenant moves into or out of a business property you're renting out.

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Business rates help

What to do if you can't pay your business rates

Find out about the help available if you're having trouble paying your business rates, and what happens if you don't pay.

Contact us about business rates

Contact us if you have a question about your business rates, or disagree with a decision we've made.

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