business rates

[ma1972]

hi, i have just bought a franchai business and shop is still under some renovasion work how i can aviod or lower my business rates?

[Verix]

You can get three months exemption from business rates if the premises is empty and unused, this would encompass major renovation work providing you have no stock in yet.

[drumbillet]

Checkout whether you qualify for small business rate relief - typically a 50% discount!! Surprisingly, this information isnt always freely publicised!!

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/ru Detail?type=REGUPDATE&itemId=1075349905