Business rates - information
Local businesses and others who occupy non-domestic property make a contribution towards the costs of local services by paying non-domestic rates. These are collected by local councils, pooled by central government and redistributed according to the number of people living in the area.
Business Rates Data
Below are links to Council business rates data published under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Data is published in Excel reusable format.
Please note that records are not published for sole traders and individuals because this is personal data and therefore exempt under Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Publication would breach the Data Protection Act 1998.
Christchurch Borough Council
Christchurch Borough Council – Live Non-Domestic Properties (excel, 719kb) (opens in a new window)
East Dorset District Council
East Dorset District Council - Live Non Domestic Properties (excel, 1Mb) (opens in a new window)
North Dorset District Council
Purbeck District Council
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Business rates - frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions on business rates
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How do I pay my business rate bill?
There are a number of ways to pay your business rate bill.
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How is my business valued?
Apart from the properties that are exempt from business rates, each non-domestic property has a rateable value, which is set by the valuation office agency.
- Business rates - rate relief
You may qualify for a discount on your business rates under certain circumstances.
