In Wales, small business rates relief was not introduced until 2007.
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However, the ultimate effect of the business rate seems unclear.
Which, in turn, means we're able to offer our customers extremely competitive business rates.
During the 1980s, local authorities raised business rates by 37 per cent.
Local authorities are responsible for collecting business rates in your area.
See our guide on changing your premises and business rates.
This removes any liability for council tax or business rates.
Companies setting up in the enterprise zones will not have to pay business rates.
The business rate has been taken away from local authorities, and in London that accounted for about £2 billion of income.