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Non-Domestic Rates: Small Business Rates Relief (Wales)

Welsh Government / local authorities

Description

Wales runs its own version of business rates relief for small properties, with lower thresholds than England or Scotland — 100% relief up to a £6,000 rateable value, tapering to nothing by £12,000. Retail, hospitality, and leisure properties in Wales may also qualify for a separate, additional relief scheme on top of this one.

Amount

100% relief up to £6,000 rateable value, tapering to 0% at £12,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Limited to two qualifying properties per business per local authority. Retail/hospitality/leisure properties in Wales may also qualify for a separate additional relief scheme — for 2026/27 this is the Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief, offering 15% off liability capped at £110,000 per business, which is a different rate/cap than in previous years.

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How to apply

Apply through your local authority's business rates team.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.