Business Rates (NNDR) explained

Non-domestic rating multiplier

The non-domestic rating multiplier is a fixed amount set by Central Government each year and normally changes every year in line with inflation. 

There are two multipliers:

  1. The standard multiplier for 2024 / 25 is 54.60 pence 
  2. The small business multiplier for 2024 / 25 is 49.90 pence
Multipliers for previous years
Year2017/182018/192019/202020/21
Smaller multiplier46.648.049.149.9
Standard multiplier 47.949.350.451.2
Year2022/232023/24
Smaller multiplier49.949.9
Standard multiplier 51.251.2

When the rateable value is multiplied by the non-domestic rating multiplier, this gives the basic amount you have to pay for the financial year.

Ratepayers who occupy a property with a rateable value less than 拢50,999 have their bills calculated using the lower small business non-domestic rating multiplier, rather than the standard national non-domestic rating multiplier.

This figure could be further adjusted as a result of any relief you may be entitled to. See our rate relief page for more information.