If you lost Small Business Rate Relief or Rural Rate Relief as a result of the 2023 revaluation, the increase in your annual business rates bill will be limited to a cash value of £600 per year.
Relief will run until 31 March 2026 and will continue until this date or until your bill reaches the amount that it would have been within the transitional relief scheme, whichever is first.
The new UK subsidy control regime commenced from 4 January 2023. The new regime enables public authorities, including devolved administrations and local authorities, to deliver subsidies that are tailored for local needs. Public authorities giving subsidies must comply with the UK's international subsidy control commitments.
The subsidy control legislation provides the framework for a new, UK-wide subsidy control regime. Further information about subsidy control can be found on the GOV website.
We will identify those who appear to qualify and award the relief automatically. Your bill will be confirmation of your award.
Supporting Small Business Relief scheme in full
Supporting Small Business Relief from 2026/27
Bill increases for businesses losing some or all their eligibility for rural rate or small business rates relief because of the 2026 revaluation will see increases in their bill capped at the higher of £800 per year or the relevant Transitional Relief percentage cap from 1 April 2026.
Businesses who are still receiving Supporting Small Business Relief because of the 2023 revaluation will have their relief extended for 12 months. This will cap any increase at the higher of £800 per year or the relevant Transitional Relief percentage cap from 1 April 2026.
Supporting Small Business Relief has been extended to Retail Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) properties transitioning away from RHL relief. This will limit the increase in their bill at the higher of £800 per year or the relevant Transitional Relief percentage cap from 1 April 2026.