Find your rateable value on the VOA website.
SBRR: 100% relief for RV up to £12,000. Tapered relief from £12,000 to £15,000. No relief above £15,000.
Some councils offer additional discretionary relief on top of statutory reliefs.
Reg. 07380272 · England & Wales · Est. 2010
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Rateable Value
£15,000.00
Annual Bill
£7,485.00
Total Relief
£840.00
Multiplier
Small Business (49.9p)
Everything you need to know about business rates in the UK
What are business rates?
Business rates (also called non-domestic rates) are a tax on properties used for business purposes. They are calculated based on the property's rateable value (RV) — an estimate of the property's open-market rental value on a fixed date, assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The current rating list is based on valuations as of 1 April 2021.
How is the bill calculated?
Your business rates bill is calculated as: Rateable Value × Multiplier − Reliefs. For 2025/26, the small business multiplier is 49.9p per £1 of RV, and the standard multiplier is 55.5p per £1 of RV. The small business multiplier applies to properties with an RV below £51,000.
Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR)
If your property's rateable value is £12,000 or less and you occupy only one business property, you'll receive 100% relief. For RV between £12,001 and £15,000, you receive tapered relief on a sliding scale. Above £15,000 RV, no SBRR applies but you may still use the small business multiplier if your RV is below £51,000.
Other reliefs available
Other reliefs include Rural Rate Relief, Charitable Rate Relief (80% mandatory), Enterprise Zone Relief (100% for up to 5 years), Hardship Relief, and Transitional Relief. Contact your local council to check which reliefs you may qualify for.
HMRC-Aligned: This calculator uses official 2025/26 business rates multipliers and relief rules. Actual bills may vary depending on your local council's discretionary reliefs and any transitional arrangements. Contact your local council for an exact figure.
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Last verified: February 2026 · Tax year 2025/26. Results are indicative — consult a qualified accountant for personalised advice.
Reviewed by M. Samiuddin Quadri, ACCA — Chartered Certified Accountant at Gladstone & Co. · Updated for the 2025/26 tax year.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on current HMRC rates and thresholds for the 2025/26 tax year. It does not constitute professional tax, financial, or legal advice. Your actual liability may differ depending on your individual circumstances. Always consult a qualified accountant or tax adviser before making financial decisions. Read our terms