What happens if I do not pay my Business Rates?
If you miss an instalment payment, we will send you a reminder notice giving you 7 days to bring your payments up to date.
If you do not bring your payments up to date or you fall behind again later, you will have to pay the full outstanding balance on your account straightaway.
If you do not pay the outstanding balance, we will send you a summons which means that costs will be added to your account.
After sending a summons, we will ask the Magistrates Court to issue a liability order which can be sent to a bailiff if you do not make a suitable payment arrangement with us, or you fail to make payments you have promised to make. If your case is passed to a bailiff, more costs will be added to your account.
If you are having problems paying your business rates, please get in touch with us straightaway so that we can talk to you about payment options available to you.