Who is liable?

Generally, the occupier of the property is liable to pay the business rate charge. If the property is empty and not an exempt property, then liability lies with the person entitled to possession, usually the owner or leaseholder.

These pages provide details of the liability for business rates on properties in Salford, including details of rateable values and how they are assessed.

If you require clarification of your rate liability and how a specific property would be treated for rating purposes, please contact the Business Rate team on 0161 909 6542, or email business.rates@salford.gov.uk (please remember to quote the address of the property to which your enquiry relates).

This page was last updated on 20 December 2010