Business rates
Non-domestic rates, also known as business rates, are the way businesses and others who are responsible for commercial property make a contribution towards the cost of local services.
The Council uses the rateable value provided by the HMRC Valuation Office (VO) to calculate how much you should pay on behalf of central government.
See further information about the Business Rates System on GOV.UK.
Business rates information
Pay your business rates
How you can pay your business rates bill, provide evidence to support your business rates account or request a refund.
Moving your business in or out of the area
How to let us know you are moving your business in or out of the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.
Business rates reliefs
There are a number of reliefs available to non-domestic rate payers which can be applied for and awarded depending on various qualifying conditions.
How to appeal your business rates
How to contact the HMRC Valuation Office (VO) to appeal your business rates.
How your bill is calculated
How we work out your business rates bill.
Business Rates recovery and enforcement
Our recovery and enforcement processes regarding Business Rates.
Business rates revaluation 2026 - important update for businesses
The 2026 draft rating list has now been published by the HMRC Valuation Office (VO). This review updates the rateable values of all non-domestic properties, and the new values will take effect from 1 April 2026.
