How to pay business rates
Most businesses pay online using Direct Debit
You can pay your Busines Rates quickly and easily online using Direct Debit.
Other ways to pay
Internet banking
Quote your business rate reference and the following Council bank details:
- Sort code 51-70-14
- Account number 21101183
Telephone
020 3045 5200
Cheque - payable to ‘London Borough of Bexley’ and write your reference number on the reverse of the cheque and post to:
London Borough of Bexley
PO Box 368
Town Hall
Erith DA8 1UB
Are you having problems with paying your bill?
If you do not inform us that you are having difficulty making regular payments, you may incur further costs.
- to discuss payment or request to pay over 12 instalments:
- telephone 020 8315 2174
- email bexley.nndr@secure.capita.co.uk
- if an instalment is not paid on the due date a reminder notice is sent
- if unpaid, the full balance of the year’s business rates will be payable with court costs
- further costs will be raised if the debt is passed to enforcement agents
- applications may also be made for bankruptcy or liquidation
- in exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to applications for Hardship Relief
Are you having problems paying your business rates?
Debt agencies can help If you are struggling to pay your Business Rates and wish to seek independent debt advice. A list of organisations that can help and provide advice: