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What your business rates pay for

Information about what your business rates pay for and a link to the government's explanatory guide about business rates.

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  • How business rates help fund council services
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Government explanatory notes about business rates

The government produces its own explanatory notes for business rates.

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Page last updated: 11 March 2025

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