If your properties rateable value has been too high, you may be entitled to a refund of overpaid business rates.
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Check If You Could Claim a Business Rates Refund
What is a business rates refund?
If your rateable value is reduced following a review or appeal, any overpaid business rates may be refunded - often backdated to the start of the rating period.
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Refunds can sometimes cover multiple years, depending on the circumstances.
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This check helps you understand:
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• Whether your property profile suggests potential over-assessment
• Whether a backdated refund may be possible
• Whether it may be worth a specialist review
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Information only. Not legal or valuation advice.
This short check looks at your property details to see whether your business could be entitled to a refund of overpaid business rates.
You'll need your postcode and rateable value. Results are shown instantly.
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Postcode
Used to identify the property on the VAO register
Property type
Rateable value
This is shown on your business rates bill or VOA record
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Market alignment score
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Indicative RV reduction range
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Estimated annual saving
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Refund potential
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Recommended next step
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Risk indicators by property type
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How far back can a business rates refund go?
In some cases, reductions may be backdated to the start of the current rating list.
The exact refund period depends on:
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When the appeal is submitted.
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Whether there has been a material change.
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VOA assessment rules.
Specialist advice is required for confirmation.
Who typically qualifies for refunds?
Refunds are commonly seen in:
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Retail units.
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Offices.
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Pubs and restaurants.
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Industrial premises.
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Properties where rental values have declined.