Paying Your Bill

Who Should Pay?

The occupier of a property is generally responsible for the payment of business rates, unless their lease states that rent is inclusive of rates, in which case the landlord will be liable.

If the occupier/liable payer is not a Limited company then the proprietor will be named as liable.

How Much Will I Pay?

All non-domestic properties have a rateable value which have been assessed by the Valuation Office (a part of the Inland Revenue). At present all non-domestic properties are valued every five years, the date of the next revaluation is 1st April 2010.

In order to calculate the annual amount payable, the rateable value is multiplied by the non-domestic multiplier which is set by central government each year. In many cases this will be the actual amount payable. There may however, in some circumstances, be further calculations carried out which affect the amount payable, this is due to transitional phasing or relief's.

Paying Your Bill

Your business rates are payable by monthly instalments and the payment dates are shown on your bill. You must pay each instalment by the date shown and there are several methods that you can use to pay.

Direct Debit

Paying by Direct Debit is the easiest and most convenient way to pay if you have a bank/building society account. If you wish to pay by direct debit please contact the Revenues Section on 0116 272 7530 with your bank details in order to set up a Direct Debit. Alternatively complete the online form and return to Blaby District Council, although this will delay the process of collecting your payments.
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Direct Debit Guarantee

The guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme. The efficiency and security of the scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.

If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, Blaby District Council will notify you 14 days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.

If an error is made by Blaby District Council or your Bank or Building Society you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society. (Please also send a copy of your letter to us).

Standing Order

If you wish to pay by Standing Order, contact your bank and quote the Council's bank details:-

HSBC Bank Plc, Blaby
Sort Code 40-12-35
Account Number 51285440
Account Name Blaby District Council

Cheque

Cheques should be made payable to Blaby District Council and sent together with your payment instalment voucher, or by quoting your account reference number, to Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 2EP.

By Personal Visit to one of our Offices

Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough LE19 2EP

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.15am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.15am to 4.15pm

Blaby Joint Service Shop, Forge Corner, Blaby LE8 3FZ

Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town LE3 2PP

Monday to Thursday 9.15am to 4.30pm and Friday 9.15am to 4.15pm

Kiosk

The cash handling kiosk, situated at the Braunstone Civic Centre is available whenever the Centre is open. The machine accepts notes and coins and gives change.

Debit or Credit Cards

Payments may be made by Debit or Credit Card either in person as detailed above, or by telephone. To make payment by this method by telephone contact out 24 hour automated telephone service on 0116 272 7722. If you prefer to speak to a member of staff, please telephone 0116 272 7530 during normal office hours.

Please note that a charge of 1.5% will be made on Credit card transactions over £50.

Bank or Post Office

Using the bank giro credit form, which can be obtained by contacting the Revenues Section. There may be a delay between making the payment and your Business Rate account being credited, therefore you should allow seven clear working days to ensure payment is received by the Council on the due date. A charge may be made by the Bank or Post Office, which must be paid by you and must NOT be deducted from your payment.