About business rates

Business rates for 2025 to 2026

For this financial year, businesses in Kensington and Chelsea are expected to pay approximately £276.6 million in Business Rates, plus £8 million of Business Rate Supplement (BRS), a combined total of £284.6 million. Under the retained rates scheme, the Royal Borough is expecting to keep £58.5 million of this amount.

How your rates bill is calculated

Your gross annual rates bill is calculated by multiplying the rateable value of the property by the appropriate government set multiplier.

For 2025 to 2026, the multiplier is 55.5 pence or 49.9 pence if your business qualifies for small business rate relief.

The net rates bill may differ if you qualify for a:

• relief
• exemption
• discount
• or if transitional arrangements apply

Useful links

• Business and self-employed rates
• Business rates supplements including Crossrail
• Rateable values and appeals
• Revaluation and transitional relief
• Council Tax and Business Rates for 2025-26 and our performance plans