How business rates are calculated

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are responsible for setting the 'rateable value' of a property. This value is then used to work out your business rates bill.

2026 revaluation

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has published a 2026 draft rating list. You can access the VOA's find a business rates valuation service to see your new rateable value which will apply from 1 April 2026 and estimate what your new business rates bill might be.

Please note: it is only intended to give an indication of what the bill may be and may not take into account all reliefs that you may be eligible for.

There is a new guidance page for help with the 2026 business rates revaluation on the Gov.UK web site.

Find out more about revaluation 2026 on the Valuation Office Agency web site.

Further information

For more information, please see our business rates pages.

Business rate valuation/report a change

For more information on business rate valuation or to report a change to a property, see the Gov.UK web site.

Appeals

You can also appeal a decision via the Valuation Tribunal Service.