Business Rates - Looking Forward

A Business Rates revaluation is taking place and 2026 bills will reflect changes in rental values between April 2021 and April 2024.

The Valuation Office published a draft rating list in November 2025 and will be contacting ratepayers to confirm details on how they can check the new Rateable Value and use it to estimate business rates bills for  2026 - 2027.

Maldon District Council is waiting for further guidance and legislation on some of the technical changes but the Government has published some further information and a calculator to help businesses estimate what their new bill might look like.

Estimate your business rates - GOV.UK

From April 2026, lower Business Rates multipliers will be introduced for Retail, Hospitality & Leisure properties with a rateable value under £500,000.

In order for us to ensure our records are accurate and that you are charged correctly, we will soon be sending a Request for Information form for you to complete.

You can view more information about the changes here  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-rates-forward-look/business-rates-forward-look