Your business rates bill is sent in March each year.
The financial year is from 1 April to 31 March. The total amount due for the year will be shown on your bill, and is usually payable in 10 monthly instalments from April to January, as specified by the government.
If you wish to pay annually you must do this by the date when the first instalment is due.
The instalment date on your bill is the date by which it should have reached your Business Rates account, so you need to make allowances for any transfer time, depending on your payment method, so the money arrives in time.
You can pay your business rates by the following methods:
Direct debit
This is a convenient way to pay provided you have a bank or suitable Building Society account. See our Direct debits page. (You should also receive an information leaflet and application form with your rates bill.)
Online
You can pay online using your debit card.
By phone
We accept debit cards via our 24-hour telephone payments service, on 0845 603 2864.
At a bank
You can pay at a bank using a Bank Giro Credit slip. Please ensure that you supply the following details:
CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC
LEWISHAM
SORT CODE 08-90-29, to the credit of Greenwich Council, Account Number 61154102.
Please note:
- you must also quote your account number, which is on the front of your rates bill
- most banks will charge you for this service, particularly if you do not have an account with them
By post
Send your cheque/postal order, payable to GREENWICH COUNCIL and crossed "A/C payee only" to:
Business Rates Section
Greenwich Council
PO Box 252
London
SE18 6RS.
Please remember:
- write your business rates account number on the back of the cheque / postal order
- include a pre-paid envelope if you would like a receipt
- do not send cash by post
- post dated cheques will not be accepted
- a fee will be charged if cheques are returned, therefore please ensure that you have sufficient funds in your account to cover the payment.
In person
You can make payments at the Council's cash offices (addresses and opening times are listed below). PLEASE TAKE YOUR BILL WITH YOU.
Eltham:
The Eltham Centre
2 Archery Road
Eltham
London SE9 1HA
Location map for the Eltham Centre
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 9am to 4.30pm
Riverside Centre
Riverside House
Woolwich High Street
Woolwich
London SE18 6BU
Location map for the Riverside Centre
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 9am to 4.30pm
Further information
For any queries, or if you wish to alter the method of payment, please contact the Business rates section.