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Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates)

This tax is set by Central Government although it is collected by Local Councils. All monies collected are paid into a central fund and then redistributed amongst the Local Authorities in the form of grants.

Pay over the Internet using our secure Online Payment system

To use this service you will need a credit or debit card. The service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We use the latest encryption technology to ensure users of the secure website can make payments with confidence. Use this link to make an online payment of your Non-Domestic Rate >> (will open in a new window in most browsers) - choose the 'Non Domestic Rates' option from the list of payments available. NOTE if you pay by credit card a 2% surcharge will be added to your payment - no surcharge for debit cards.

Pay by Post

Postal remittances must be addressed to:- Havant Borough Council, Remittances, PO Box 209, HAVANT, HANTS, PO9 9BS. All cheques should be payable to Havant Borough Council and crossed. Please write the account number shown on your account on the back of your cheque, and if you have a payment voucher, slip etc. please also enclose this. Any cash should be sent by registered post.

Pay at the Civic Offices

Payments may be made in person at the cashiers counter between 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. All cheques should be payable to Havant Borough Council and crossed. Please write the account number shown on your account on the back of your cheque.

Pay by Debit / Credit Card

Payments by Debit / Credit Card may be accepted at the Civic Offices over the telephone or can made over the Internet , When a payment is made by credit card there will a charge of 2% per transaction. There is no charge for payments made using a debit card. If you require more information or advice please contact the Revenues Section on (023) 9244 6338 or e-mail revenues@Havant.gov.uk stating your account number, address and enquiry.

Pay over the Internet using your own online or telephone Banking Service

You may pay any amount due to the Council using your own Banks online or telephone banking service. You will need to quote the account reference as part of the transaction, otherwise your payment will not be registered correctly. You will need our account details which are:

Nat West Bank, account number 61767212, sort code 62-26-03, account name "Havant Borough Council".

Pay by Direct Debit

This is the easiest, most convenient and cheapest way of paying, for both the customer and the Council. When the direct debit is set up your instalment payment will automatically be debited from your bank account. If the amounts to be paid or payment dates change you will be notified at least 10 working days in advance. If you wish to set up a Direct Debit please contact the Revenues section on (023) 9244 6338 or e-mail revenues@havant.gov.uk.

Pay by Standing Order

Not generally used for Business Rates payments, although customers may set up their own standing order. The Revenues section will supply the details required to be provided to the bank. Please telephone (023) 9244 6338 or e-mail revenues@havant.gov.uk.

Pay at the Bank

Fill in and present the payment voucher for the bank cashier to stamp. Cheques should be made payable to Havant Borough Council. NatWest bank account holders will not be charged a fee when paying at a NatWest branch. If you are not a NatWest account holder or you wish to make payment at another bank, you are advised to check whether a fee will be payable.