If you are having difficulty paying your non-domestic rates bill it is essential that you contact us as soon as possible to discuss your options.
You can do this by emailing businessrates@northlan.gov.uk or calling 01698 403212.
Payment
Non-domestic rates is payable over 10 monthly instalments from May to February the following year. We issue a notice at the start of the financial year advising the total amount payable and monthly instalments.
Reminder
If you do not make payments as requested on your Non-Domestic Rates bill, we will send you a reminder.
The reminder will request that you bring your missed instalments up to date within 7 days otherwise the full bill becomes due 14 days thereafter.
If you wish to discuss payments or want to make a repayment arrangement, please contact us.
Summary Warrant
If payment is not made within the terms of the reminder, we will apply for a summary warrant to the Sheriff Court.
If the summary warrant is granted, 10% statutory addition will be added to the balance. The application of a summary warrant is made without any further notification to you.
Sheriff Officers
Once a summary warrant is granted, the Council will pass the account to our Sheriff officers Walker Love who will contact you to collect the outstanding balance.
It is important that you contact them, and not the council, as soon as possible to discuss your account.
If payment is not made, Walker Love may take enforcement action such as a bank arrestment or attachment of goods which will result in additional fees being payable by you.
Money Advice Service
If you are experiencing severe financial difficulties, please visit our Money advice service for help and advice.
