How can I pay my Business Rates?

By Direct Debit

Direct Debit is the easy way to make payments. You can pay by 1, 2, 10 or 12 instalments and choose to pay on the 1st 10th or 20th of each month. If you want to pay by direct debit phone us on 01702 318017 with your bank details or download a direct debit instruction from the related documents at the bottom of the page, and send it to;

Rochford District Council,

Revenues & Benefits Section,

Council Offices,

South Street,

Essex SS4 1BW.

Please note that if your bank account requires more than one signatory we cannot take your details over the phone as we need a signed instruction.

You will always be notified at least 14 days in advance of any changes made to your account under the terms of the Direct Debit guarantee.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

• This guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.
• If there are any changes to the amount, date of frequency of your Direct Debit, Rochford District Council will notify you 14 days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.  If you request Rochford District Council to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given at the time of the request. 
• If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by Rochford District Council or your bank or building society you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society.
• If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when Rochford District Council asks you to.
• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society.  Written confirmation may be required.  Please also notify Rochford District Council.

By Debit of Credit Card

Payments can be made online via the related link at the bottom of the page or over the phone on 01702 318019. Please have your business rate account number and card details ready. There is a 2% surcharge for personal credit cards and a 3% surcharge for commercial credit cards. There is no surcharge for debit card payments.

By Internet Banking/BACS

You can arrange for your bank to transfer funds directly from your bank account to Rochford District Council's bank account each month.

Rochford District Council's bank details are as follows:

Please allow at least 4 working days for payments to reach your account.

By Post

Make cheques payable to "Rochford District Council". Please write your business rates account number and address on the back and send your cheque to Council Office, South Street, Rochford, Essex SS4 1BW.

Receipts will not normally be issued for cheque payments.

Post dated cheques are not accepted. The Council will not be held responsible for any financial loss incurred by you, arising from early presentation of such cheques.

Please do not send cash through the post.

Into the Automatic Teller Machines

You can pay cash or cheques into the automatic teller machines which are located in the Council Offices in Rochford and in the Civic Suite, 2 Hockley Road, Rayleigh Essex SS6 8EB.

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