Business rates
Discounts for retail and hospitality
Discounts for retail and hospitality
Expanded Retail Discount
Since 2019/20 the government has provided a Business Rates Retail Discount for retail properties which for 2020/21 this was expanded to include the leisure and hospitality sectors.
On 3 March 2021 the government confirmed that the Expanded Retail Discount would continue to apply in 2021/22 at 100% for three months, from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021; and at 66% for the remaining period, from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022.
The government confirmed that there would be no cash cap on the relief received for the period from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. From 1 July 2021, relief will be capped at £105,000 per business, or £2 million per business where the business is in occupation of a property that was required, or would have been required, to close, based on the law and guidance applicable on 5 January 2021.
This discount will also apply to nursery businesses
The Council will be rolling its 2020/21 Expanded Retail Discount Scheme into the first 3 months of 2021/22 (100% discount). The discount will then be 66% from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Expanded Retail Discount FAQS
If you have received an amended bill or expanded retail discount letter the following may help with your enquiry:
Q) Why have I received a new bill?
A) You have received a new bill because your Expanded Retail Discount has been amended in line with Government legislation from 1 July 2021.
Q) Why has my expanded retail discount altered?
A) It has altered due to Government guidance the discount was applied at 100% for the period 1 April 2021 until 30 June 2021 and from 1 July 2021 has been applied at the rate of 66% .
Q) Where can I obtain another copy of the letter and declaration form?
A) Expanded Retail Discount letter and declaration form (pdf 106KB)
Q) Who needs to complete the form?
A) Only those businesses who will exceed the threshold limits as described in the letter, or those wishing to refuse the Expanded Retail Discount.
Contact us
- Call 01992 564064
- Email ndr@eppingforestdc.gov.uk