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Decision on local government reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that Surrey will move to a two-unitary council model following its review of local government arrangements. Read our full story and future steps.

Small business rate relief

Summary of small business rate relief available

The following two tables summarise the relief that is available: 

Relief available to small businesses from 1 April 2017

Rateable Value

From 1 April 2017

Less than or equal to £12,000

  • exempt from small business supplement
  • plus 100% relief

Greater than £12,000 and less than £15,001

  • exempt from small business supplement
  • relief granted on a tapering scale

Greater than or equal to £15,000 and less than £51,000

  • exempt from small business supplement


Relief available to small businesses 2016/17

Rateable Value

2016/17

Less than or equal to £6,000

  • exempt from small business supplement
  • plus 100% relief

Greater than £6,000 and less than £12,000

  • exempt from small business supplement
  • plus more than 1% for every £120 in rateable value

Greater than or equal to £12,000 and less than £18,000

  • exempt from small business supplement