Business Rates

Non-domestic rates, or business rates, collected by local councils are the way that those who occupy non-domestic property make a contribution towards the cost of local services.Except in the City of London where special arrangements apply, the rates are pooled by central government and redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area.

This money, together with revenue from council tax payers, revenue support grant provided by the Government and certain other sums, is used to pay for the services provided by your local council and other local authorities in your area.

Enquiries to:

The Council Tax and Business Rates Team

Purbeck District Council
Westport House
Worgret Road Wareham
Dorset

BH20 4PP

Telephone: (01929) 557248
Fax: (01929) 552688

Email: businessrates@purbeck-dc.gov.uk

If you receive your Non Domestic Rate bill by email further information can be found in the current financial years ' Guide to your Council Tax'.

Information about business rates can also be obtained from the Government Business Rates website (external link)

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