Business Rates are usually payable by the occupier of a
non-domestic property. This will normally be either the
owner-occupier or the leaseholder of the property.
In general, Business Rates are payable on most commercial
property such as shops, offices, warehouses and factories.
Self-catering accommodation, such as a holiday home, is also liable
to Business Rates if it is available for commercial letting for
short periods totalling 140 days or more in a
year. Accommodation available to let for less than 140 days in
a year will be subject
to Council Tax.
If bed and breakfast accommodation is offered in a domestic
property to six people or less, it is exempt from Business
Rates, provided that the bed and breakfast use is subsidiary to the
residential use. Timeshare units are also liable to Business
Rates.
Working from home may attract Business Rates for the part of the
property used for work. If you use or intend to use your home
for business purposes visit the
Business Link website (new window) for
more information.
Contact us
For more information or enquiries about Business Rates you can
contact Suffolk Coastal’s Business Rates Team by:
Telephone: 01394
444544
Email:
businessrates@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
Fax: 01394 444247
Business Rates Team
Suffolk Coastal District Council
Melton Hill
Woodbridge IP12 1AU