What is the base bill for calculating transition?

In order to decide whether your property is subject to transitional arrangements, the council works out your full bill for each year and compares it with one based on the amount you, or the previous occupier, were liable to pay in the previous year. The 'base bill' takes account of any transitional relief you may have received in 2005/2006. If the difference in bills is more than the percentage limit, you only pay the limited amount. The limited amount for one year forms the base bill for the following year. Limits on increases or decreases to your bill will continue to apply each year until you reach your full rates liability.

Contact the Business Rates Section on 01773 841444 or
email: nndr@ambervalley.gov.uk if you require further information on how transitional arrangements have been calculated in your case.

Please note that all calculations for transitional arrangements will be worked out using the lower SBRR multiplier of 45.8p