Business rates, sometimes called non-domestic rates, are tax based on the value of your business property.
These rates are set by the government and collected by local councils. The income is then paid into a national 'central pool'.
The government redistributes this income to the billing authorities and other statutory service providers, such as the Greater London Authority and the Metropolitan Police.
This is how local businesses contribute to the cost of local services.
Help for small businesses
Some small businesses (those in low value properties) can obtain rate relief of up to 50 per cent.
Further information
Trade waste
Your payment of business rates does not include a refuse collection service. For further information on waste collection for businesses, visit our business waste section.
Or telephone 020 8921 4647 for advice.
The Revenues Service Customer Charter
The Greenwich Council business rates team is part of the Council’s revenues service, which has a Revenues Service Customer Charter.
The Greenwich Business Support Service
Our Business Support Service has lots of useful information for those either starting up or already running a small business in Greenwich.
This includes financial guidance and information on any schemes available for help with training and recruitment, a premises finder and links to other useful business support organisations.