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Business rates: the basics
Explanation of what business rates are, how they are calculated, and who must pay non-domestic rates.
Sports and Recreation Rate Relief
If your club, society, or organisation involves the provision of sports or recreation services you may be able to apply for rates relief.
Charitable Exemption for rates
Exemption from business rates if your business has a charitable purpose or public benefit.
Industrial Derating
Manufacturing businesses occupying qualifying industrial properties can qualify to pay 30% of the normal occupied rates.
Rental properties and business rates
Guidance on who is responsible for paying rates on rental properties and the allowances available.
Choose an accountant for your business
How to choose the best accountant for your business' accounting, financial and taxation requirements.
Do I need to pay business rates for my property?
Types of properties that must pay business rates, including using your home as a workplace and exemptions to business rates.
Property changes and business rates
How making alterations to your property or the type of business you use them for can affect your business rates.
What questions should I ask an accountant?
A checklist of things that you should know about any prospective accountants.
Managing the relationship with your accountant
How to manage the relationship with your accountant and how to spot problems with the relationship.
Benefits of using an accountant
An accountant can help you with business records, tax returns and auditing requirements.
How to manage the relationship with your insurance adviser
Getting to know your insurance adviser will help you both ensure the business is covered if you make a claim.
Choosing an insurance adviser: advice and support
There are organisations that can advise you when looking for an insurance adviser.
How to choose an independent financial adviser
Decide on your insurance needs before searching for an independent financial adviser.
Problems with your insurance adviser
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with insurance issues and complaints.
How to choose an insurance broker
Decide on your general and commercial insurance needs before searching for a broker.
Choose and manage a business bank account
How to choose a business bank account and the benefits of getting value from your current deal.
Advantages and disadvantages of switching business bank accounts
The benefits and issues involved around changing your business bank and how to switch accounts.
Advantages of having a business bank account
The advantages of setting up a business bank account for your business.
Choosing a business bank account
The different types of accounts and key factors to consider when choosing a business bank account.