Estimate your business rates liability for pubs and live music venues in England

To use this tool you will need your current and future rateable values and may need to refer to your current rates bill.

This tool:

• should only be used to estimate the business rates liability for public houses and live music venues
• is only as accurate as the information you provide
• is only applicable to occupied property
• does not include the City of London, or wider London supplements that may apply
• will not cover every circumstance
• takes the following reliefs into account
  • transitional relief
  • small business rate relief
  • rural relief
  • supporting small business relief
  • new pub relief

Your business rates bill from your local council will give you the correct amount you need to pay for tax year 2026 to 2027 and all reliefs that apply.