National Non-domestic Rating Multiplier

The national non-domestic rating (external link) multiplier is the rate in the pound by which the rateable value is multiplied to produce the annual rate bill for a property.

It is set annually by the Government and, except in a revaluation year, cannot by law, rise by more than the amount of the increase in the retail prices index.

From 1st April 2006, there will be two multipliers:

The small business non-domestic rating multiplier is applicable to those that qualify for the small business relief.

The non-domestic rating multiplier includes the supplement to pay for small business relief.

Further information about rating multipliers is available from the Business Rates Team:

Business Rates Team
Chester City Council
The Forum
Chester
CH1 2HS
Telephone  01244 402472
email: ndr@chester.gov.uk.