Rates Relief 2023/24

Rates Relief 2023/24 for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Businesses in Wales

The relief is being offered in Wales from 1 April 2023 and will be available until 31 March 2024.

The relief must be applied for before 31 March 2024

The Welsh Government has published the guidance on Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief in Wales for 2023-24.

In 2023-24, the Welsh Government will provide targeted non-domestic rates support to businesses in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors.

What the relief is

Businesses will be eligible for 75% off their liability for the financial year. The amount of relief under the Welsh Government’s Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Rates Relief scheme will be capped at £110,000 per business across Wales.

Who the relief applies to

Properties that will benefit from this relief will be occupied retail, leisure and hospitality properties – such as shops, pubs and restaurants, gyms, performance venues and hotels across Wales. See the full guidance below for the full list of relevant properties.

Applying for the relief

Relief will be subject to an application process, with applications to be made through the relevant local authority. When applying for relief across multiple locations, an application must be submitted to each local authority.

Click here to see the full guidance.

Make sure you don’t miss out!

Click the link above to see Gwynedd Council’s application form.

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