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As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) asks for rental and lease information to assess the rateable value of non-domestic properties.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
Most tenants have the right to renew a lease - exceptions and landlord's rights to refuse a renewal of a lease
Use this service to send your lease and rent details to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you've been contacted by them
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
When and how to account for VAT when you transfer a business as a going concern (TOGC).
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
This statutory guidance sets out how arbitrators should exercise their functions under Part 2 of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022.
What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
We have introduced a business rates holiday for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
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