Freeport Rate Relief Application Form

To fill in the form you will need your 8-digit business rates account number. You can find this on your bill.
Freeport rate relief supports business within the designated Freeport Tax site with rate relief of up to 100% for up to 5 years from the date they:
  • occupied their business premises in the freeport site
  • expanded their business in the freeport site after the site was designated, for example if you have:
    • built an extension
    • acquired additional premises


General refurbishment or improvements to existing space used by a business before the site was designated will not be eligible for rate relief.
To be eligible for Freeport Rate Relief you will need to:
  • Tell us about the investment
  • Demonstrate that the project aligns to the Freeport objectives
  • Explain how the investment supports the Freeports vision


For further information on freeport rate relief, please refer to our freeport business rate relief scheme.
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If you are having any problems completing this form, please email us at nndr@nfdc.gov.uk.