The Treasury has launched a consultation, as promised at Spring Budget 2023, on potential measures to address 'avoidance, evasion and poor rating agent behaviour within the business rates system'. Closing on 28 September 2023, the review will consider changes to empty property relief, the powers local authorities have to deal with avoidance in the business rates system, and how to address 'rogue rating agent behaviour'.
The Treasury has launched a consultation, as promised at Spring Budget 2023, on potential measures to address 'avoidance, evasion and poor rating agent behaviour within the business rates system'. Closing on 28 September 2023, the review will consider changes to empty property relief, the powers local authorities have to deal with avoidance in the business rates system, and how to address 'rogue rating agent behaviour'.
