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Business rates calculator (England).
Enter a rateable value and see the 2026/27 bill using the five multipliers, the 1p supplement and small business rate relief.
Sources Retrieved 2026-10-16. Figures are the published national rules; your council’s own decisions and bill are authoritative.
Inputs
Your estimate
Enter a rateable value.
How the bill is worked out
GOV.UK: multiply your rateable value by your multiplier. For 2026/27 in England there are five multipliers: small business 43.2p (rateable value below £51,000), standard 48.0p (£51,000 to £499,999), small business retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) 38.2p, standard RHL 43.0p, and high-value 50.8p for rateable values of £500,000 and above. The RHL multipliers are set 5p below the national ones for qualifying properties below £500,000. From 1 April 2026 a 1p Transitional Relief Supplement is added for ratepayers who do not receive Transitional Relief, before reliefs apply.
| Rateable value | Other uses | Retail, hospitality, leisure |
|---|---|---|
| Below £51,000 | 43.2p | 38.2p |
| £51,000 to £499,999 | 48.0p | 43.0p |
| £500,000 and above | 50.8p | 50.8p |
Worked example. A shop with a £30,000 rateable value that does not qualify as RHL: £30,000 x 43.2p = £12,960, plus 1p supplement £300 = £13,260 a year, before reliefs.
This covers England only. Wales and Scotland set their own multipliers. It does not model Transitional Relief, Supporting Small Business relief or charitable relief.
Frequently asked questions
What is the business rates multiplier for 2026/27?
In England: small business 43.2p, standard 48.0p, small RHL 38.2p, standard RHL 43.0p and high-value 50.8p (GOV.UK).
How are business rates calculated?
Rateable value multiplied by the multiplier, then reliefs are subtracted (GOV.UK).
What is the 1p supplement?
A Transitional Relief Supplement of 1p added from 1 April 2026 for ratepayers who do not receive Transitional Relief; it is added before reliefs. Untick it if you receive Transitional Relief.
Do I qualify for the lower RHL multipliers?
It depends on how the property is used, and your council decides eligibility. Check the GOV.UK guidance for the qualifying definition.
Does this work for Wales or Scotland?
No. It uses the England multipliers only.
Sources
Checked
- GOV.UK: Estimate your business rates
- GOV.UK: 2/2026 Notification of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers for 2026/27
- GOV.UK: 5/2025 Confirmation of Budget package and the multipliers for 2026/27
- GOV.UK: Small business rate relief
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Scope
An estimate only. Your council issues the bill and decides reliefs. General information, not tax or legal advice.