Small Business Rates Relief Calculator 2026
Instantly calculate your Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) and estimated business rates bill. A free UK tool for small businesses and commercial properties.
Business Rates Projection
Enter your property details to calculate rates relief
The rateable value of your main commercial property as set by the VOA.
The business rates multiplier for the current tax year (e.g., 49.9p for 2024/25 in England).
The combined rateable value of all your business properties. Must be £20,000 or less to qualify for SBRR.
Any additional discretionary relief granted by your local council (applied after SBRR).
Your Business Rates Estimate
Relief breakdown and final rates payable
Enter your property details above and click Calculate Rates to reveal your business rates projection.
SBRR Thresholds & Benchmarks
Quickly reference the Small Business Rate Relief thresholds and eligibility criteria based on your property’s rateable value and total portfolio value.
| Property Rateable Value | SBRR Percentage | Eligibility Condition |
|---|---|---|
| £0 – £12,000 | 100% Relief | Total RV of all properties ≤ £20,000 |
| £12,001 – £15,000 | Tapered (100% to 0%) | Total RV of all properties ≤ £20,000 |
| Over £15,000 | 0% (No SBRR) | Exceeds main property limit |
| Any Value | 0% (No SBRR) | Total RV of all properties > £20,000 |
Business Rates Relief FAQ
Everything you need to know about Small Business Rate Relief, tapered relief calculations, and navigating UK commercial property taxes.
SBRR is a UK government scheme that reduces the business rates you pay for your main commercial property. If your property has a rateable value of £12,000 or less, you may receive 100% relief and pay no business rates at all.
If your property’s rateable value is between £12,001 and £15,000, you receive tapered relief. The relief percentage decreases gradually from 100% down to 0% as the rateable value increases from £12,000 to £15,000.
To qualify for SBRR, the total rateable value of all your business properties combined must not exceed £20,000. If your combined total exceeds this threshold, you will not be eligible for any SBRR on your main property.
The small business multiplier is the pence in the pound used to calculate your business rates bill. For the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 tax years in England, the small business multiplier is frozen at 49.9p.
In most cases, your local council will automatically apply SBRR to your business rates bill if you meet the eligibility criteria. However, if you believe you should be receiving it and aren’t, you should contact your local council’s business rates department to apply.
Yes, you may be eligible for other types of relief such as Rural Rate Relief, Charity Relief, or Discretionary Relief provided by your local council. These can often be applied in addition to, or after, Small Business Rate Relief.