Business rates
The London Borough of Barnet is responsible for collecting approximately £99 million from 7,900 business properties. The variety of business premises covered in this borough range from the local corner shops to high street stores and all the way up to major shopping centres such as Brent Cross, The Spires and The Broadwalk.
The total rateable value for all business premises in the borough is approximately £228 million, individual assessments ranging from £150 to £2.3 million. An electronic copy of the Council Tax and Business Rates 20011/12 Information Booklet can be downloaded here.
How do I pay my Business Rates?
You can pay your bill annually, half-yearly or in 10 monthly instalments.
Make life easier - pay by Direct Debit
The convenient way to make sure your Business Rates is paid on time. Please download a form and return to the address shown on the form.
Through your bank’s telephone or internet banking service
Please ensure you quote sort code 08-90-78 (Co-operative Bank plc), account number 61058415 and your own Business Rates reference.
Debit/credit card payments by telephone or internet
To make payments 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ring our automated payment service on 0845 356 3456 or visit www.barnet.gov.uk/pay. Please note credit card payments incur a charge of 1.8%.
Automated telephone payments
A 24 hour automated payment line is available by dialling 0845 3563456. You will need to have your Business Rates reference, and credit or debit card handy when you call. Electron cards are not accepted by this service. Please note credit card payments incur a charge of 1.8%.
Full details are explained by the automated service but if you experience any difficulties please:
Tel: 020 8359 2425 (during office hours)
By post
Crossed cheques and postal orders, made payable to London Borough of Barnet, can be sent to:
Revenues
London Borough of Barnet
PO Box 49085
London, N11 9AG.
Please write your account reference on the reverse of the cheque or postal order, but please do not send correspondence to this address. We do not accept third party or post dated cheques. Sending cash by post is not recommended but if unavoidable, should be sent by registered post.
Post Office and Paypoint outlet
We can send you a barcode reference that can be used at a Post Office or Paypoint outlet. There is no charge when using a barcoded bill at a Post Office or Paypoint outlet.
Annual or half yearly payments
If you wish to settle your account in yearly or half yearly instalments please email us at business.rates@barnet.gov.uk
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