UK Business Rates Calculator (2024/25)
Estimate your non-domestic rates for properties in England
This is the open market rental value assigned by the VOA.
Automatic (Based on Rateable Value)
Small Business Multiplier (49.9p)
Standard Multiplier (54.6p)
Calculation Summary
Applied Multiplier:
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Gross Annual Rate:
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Small Business Relief:
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Estimated Annual Bill:
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How to Calculate Your Business Rates
Business rates are a tax on properties used for non-domestic purposes, such as offices, shops, pubs, and warehouses. To calculate your bill, you generally need two primary figures: the Rateable Value and the Multiplier (also known as the Uniform Business Rate).
The Basic Formula
Annual Rates Bill = (Rateable Value x Multiplier) – Any Eligible Reliefs
Key Components Explained
- Rateable Value (RV): This is the VOA's estimate of your property's annual rent on the open market as of a specific valuation date (currently April 1, 2021, for the 2023 revaluation).
- The Multiplier: For the 2024/25 tax year in England, the Small Business Multiplier is 49.9p (0.499) for properties with an RV below £51,000. For properties with an RV of £51,000 or more, the Standard Multiplier is 54.6p (0.546).
- Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR): If your property's RV is £12,000 or less, you may receive 100% relief (meaning you pay nothing). For RVs between £12,001 and £15,000, the relief is tapered from 100% down to 0%.
Example Calculation
If you have a small shop with a Rateable Value of £13,500:
- Gross Bill: £13,500 x 0.499 = £6,736.50
- Relief: At £13,500, you are halfway through the taper (£15k – £12k range), receiving 50% relief.
- Relief Amount: £6,736.50 x 50% = £3,368.25
- Net Bill: £6,736.50 – £3,368.25 = £3,368.25 per year.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate for England. Business rates are handled differently in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It also does not account for transitional relief, retail/hospitality discounts, or local authority specific grants.