Introduction
On 26 November 2025 the Government announced five multipliers to calculate Business Rates which replaces the current two multipliers.
These will come into effect from the 1 April 2026 in conjunction with the new rating list. Business Rates will be calculated using the multiplier that is relevant to the usage of the premises. A business that is classed as Retail, Hospitality or Leisure (RHL) will use a varied multiplier and have a smaller bill to pay.
The following multipliers will be used to calculate bills:
| Business Category | Multipliers from 1-APRIL-2026 | RV Thresholds |
| Small business (RHL) multiplier | 38.2p | RHL hereditaments with RVs under £51,000 |
| Small business non-domestic rating multiplier | 43.2p | Non-RHL hereditaments with RVs under £51,000 |
| Standard RHL multiplier | 43.0p | RHL hereditaments with RVs between £51,000 and £499,999 |
| Standard non-domestic rating multiplier | 48.0p | Non-RHL hereditaments with RVs between £51,000 and £499,999 |
| High-Value non-domestic rating multiplier | 50.8p | All hereditaments with RVs of £500,000 or above |
Further detailed information on the Budget Package and Multipliers can be found by visiting Confirmation of Budget package and the Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers for 2026/2027.
What you need to do
If you are a current business within North Tyneside, you don’t need to take any action. We are reviewing our records and where we identify qualifying hereditaments meeting the new criteria, we will automatically apply the correct multiplier to calculate the rates payable.
We may need to contact some ratepayers to request more information where required.
To check if your property qualifies for Retail, Hospitality or Leisure visit Business Rates Multipliers: Qualifying Retail, Hospitality or Leisure - GOV.UK.
If you are still unsure
You can estimate your business rates online Estimate your business rates - GOV.UK to see how the changes will impact the rates payable from 1 April 2026.
Full details of changes to Business Rates can be found at Business rates - GOV.UK.
Contact us
By telephone:
contact the Business Rates Team on tel: 0191 6432365.
By email:
send an email to business.rates@northtyneside.gov.uk
By letter to:
NNDR / Revenues, Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside, NE27 0BY