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Business rates changes from April 2026

A number of business rate changes came into effect on 1 April 2026.

Transitional business rates relief

If your bill goes up due to the 2026 revaluation, transitional relief will limit the increase on your bill. It's calculated automatically.

The limit set depends on the rateable value of the property.

The limits set for increases in business rates
Type of property2026 to 20272027 to 20282028 to 2029
Small property with a rateable value of £20,000 or less5%10% plus inflation25% plus inflation
Medium property with a rateable value between £20,000 and £100,000 (or equal to £100,000)15%25% plus inflation40% plus inflation
Large property with a rateable value of over £100,00030%25% plus inflation25% plus inflation

Transitional relief supplement

A 1p supplement to the relevant tax rate for ratepayers who do not receive either transitional relief or supporting small business scheme.

This is to partially fund the Transitional Relief and will apply for 1 year from 1 April 2026.