SCHEDULEConsequential provision

PART 1Provision consequential on sections 1 to 3

I11Consequential amendments of the Act

The Act is amended as follows.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Sch. para. 1 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I22

In section 44A (partly occupied hereditaments)—

a

in subsection (1)—

i

after “to apportion” insert “both”;

ii

after “rateable value of the hereditament” insert “, and (where relevant) G as regards the hereditament,”;

iii

after “the apportionment” insert “, or apportionments,”;

b

after subsection (2) insert—

2A

The reference in subsection (1) to G as regards the hereditament is a reference to G calculated in accordance with Schedule 4ZA as regards the hereditament for the day on which the authority makes its requirement.

c

in subsection (5), after paragraph (d) insert—

e

paragraph 3 of Schedule 4ZA beginning, or ceasing, to apply in relation to the hereditament.

d

in subsection (6)(b), in sub-paragraph (ii), for “section 45A” substitute paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB;

e

for subsection (7) substitute—

7

In relation to any day for which an apportionment is applicable, Schedule 4ZA has effect as regards the hereditament as if for paragraph 10(2) there were substituted—

2

“A” is—

a

where the day concerned is a day to which paragraph 3 applies, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G (if any) as is so assigned;

b

in any other case, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament.

2A

In sub-paragraph (2), a “relevant apportionment” means an apportionment under section 44A(1) which relates to the hereditament and is treated for the purposes of that section as applicable for the day.

f

in subsection (8)—

i

in paragraph (b), in sub-paragraph (ii), for “section 45A” substitute paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB;

ii

in paragraph (c), for “an order under section 45(4A) is” substitute “regulations under paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4ZB are”;

g

for subsection (9) substitute—

9

In relation to any day for which an apportionment is applicable, Schedule 4ZA has effect as regards the hereditament as if for paragraph 10(2) there were substituted—

2

“A” is the sum of the occupied amount and the unoccupied amount.

2A

The occupied amount is—

a

where the day concerned is a day to which paragraph 3 applies, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G (if any) as is so assigned;

b

in any other case, such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the occupied part of the hereditament.

2B

The unoccupied amount is—

a

where the occupied amount is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A)(a), such part of the rateable value shown for the day under section 42(4) as regards the hereditament as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the unoccupied part of the hereditament minus such part of G as is so assigned, or

b

where the occupied amount is determined in accordance with sub-paragraph (2A)(b), such part of the rateable value as is assigned by a relevant apportionment to the unoccupied part of the hereditament,

divided by the number prescribed by regulations under paragraph 3(9) of Schedule 4ZB (for the purposes of paragraph 1(2) of that Schedule) as it has effect in relation to the hereditament.

2C

In sub-paragraphs (2A) and (2B), a “relevant apportionment” means an apportionment under section 44A(1) which relates to the hereditament and is treated for the purposes of that section as applicable for the day.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

Sch. para. 2 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I33

In section 47 (discretionary relief)—

a

in subsection (1)(b)—

i

omit “sections 43(4) to (6B) and 44 above, sections 45(4) to (4D) and 46 above,”;

ii

for “Schedule 7A” substitute “Schedule 4ZA, 4ZB or 7A”;

b

in subsection (5A), for “none of section 43(6) above, section 43(6B) above and subsection (5B) below applies” substitute “neither paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZA nor subsection (5B) of this section apply”;

c

in subsection (10) for “section 45A” substitute paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Sch. para. 3 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I44

In section 57A (transitional provision for 2005 onwards: England)—

a

in subsection (2)(a) for “, 45A, 54 or 54ZA” substitute “or 54”;

b

for subsection (3) substitute—

3

The provisions are that the chargeable amount is to be such amount as is found in accordance with rules prescribed under this section instead of in accordance with Schedule 4ZA, 4ZB or 5A (as the case may be).

c

in subsection (7), for “whose rateable value exceeds” to the end substitute “as regards which A exceeds, and those as regards which A does not exceed”;

d

after that subsection insert—

7A

For the purposes of subsection (7)—

a

A” has the meaning it has in Schedule 4ZA or 4ZB (as the case may be);

b

a locally listed hereditament is a hereditament for the time being shown in a local non-domestic rating list.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I4

Sch. para. 4 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I55

In section 58 (special provision for 1995 onwards)—

a

in subsection (2)(a), for “, 45A, 54 or 54ZA” substitute “or 54”;

b

for subsection (3) substitute—

3

The provisions are that the chargeable amount is to be such amount as is found in accordance with rules prescribed under this section instead of in accordance with Schedule 4ZA, 4ZB or 5A (as the case may be).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I5

Sch. para. 5 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I66

In section 63A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information), in subsection (4)(b), for “, 54 or 54ZA” substitute “or 54”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I6

Sch. para. 6 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I77

In section 67 (interpretation: other provisions)—

a

after subsection (1) insert—

1A

Unless the context otherwise requires, references to ratepayers are to ratepayers within the meaning of section 43, 45 or 54 (as the case may be).

b

for subsection (7) substitute—

7

Any paragraph of Schedule 4ZA, 4ZB or 5A applies on a particular day if (and only if) it applies immediately before the day ends.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I7

Sch. para. 7 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I88

In section 143 (orders and regulations)—

a

in subsection (3), for “(3ZA)” substitute “(3C)”;

b

omit subsections (3ZA) to (3B);

c

before subsection (8) insert—

7A

The power to make regulations under paragraph 3(3) or 6(3) of Schedule 4ZA is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made—

a

in the case of regulations relating to England, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;

b

in the case of regulations relating to Wales, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of Senedd Cymru.

7B

The power to make regulations under paragraph 8(1)(d)(ii) or 10(9) of Schedule 4ZA is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

7C

The power to make regulations under paragraph 1(2) or 3(9) of Schedule 4ZB is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made—

a

in the case of regulations relating to England, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;

b

in the case of regulations relating to Wales, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of Senedd Cymru.

7D

The power to make regulations under paragraph 3(6) of Schedule 4ZB is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

7E

The power to make regulations under paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 5A is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made—

a

in the case of regulations relating to England, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;

b

in the case of regulations relating to Wales, unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of Senedd Cymru.

7F

The power to make regulations under paragraph 6(8) of Schedule 5A is exercisable by statutory instrument, and a statutory instrument containing any such regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I8

Sch. para. 8 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I99

In Schedule 7 (multipliers)—

a

in paragraph 3A(2)(a)(ii), for “section 43(4A) to (4D) above” substitute paragraph 4 of Schedule 4ZA;

b

in paragraph 4A(2)(a)(ii), for “section 43(4A) to (4D) above” substitute paragraph 4 of Schedule 4ZA.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

Sch. para. 9 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1010Consequential amendments of other Acts

In the Localism Act 2011 omit section 70 (small business relief).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I10

Sch. para. 10 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1111

In the Postal Services Act 2011, in Schedule 12 (minor and consequential amendments) omit paragraph 131 and the italic heading before it.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

Sch. para. 11 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1212

In the Corporation Tax Act 2010, in Schedule 1 (minor and consequential amendments) omit paragraph 207.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

Sch. para. 12 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1313

1

The Business Rate Supplements Act 2009 is amended as follows.

2

In section 11 (liability of non-domestic ratepayers), in subsection (3)(a), for “section 45A of that Act (empty properties: zero rating for charities and amateur sports clubs)” substitute paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB to that Act (empty properties: charitable rate relief)”.

3

In section 12 (rateable value condition)—

a

in subsection (5), after “apportionment” in both places it occurs substitute “or apportionments”;

b

for subsection (9) substitute—

9

The rateable value of a hereditament on a day is—

a

in a case where the day on which paragraph 3 of Schedule 4ZA to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 applies in relation to the hereditament, the rateable value of the hereditament shown for that day in the local non-domestic rating list maintained for the billing authority in whose area the hereditament is situated minus G (within the meaning of that Schedule), or

b

in any other case, the rateable value of the hereditament shown for that day in the local non-domestic rating list maintained for the billing authority in whose area the hereditament is situated.

4

In section 13 (chargeable amount)—

a

in subsection (2), for “(3)” substitute “(2A)”;

b

after subsection (2) insert—

2A

If paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZA to the 1988 Act (charitable rate relief) applies, the amount is calculated by using the formula—

A×BC×5math

c

in subsection (3), for “section 43(4B) of the 1988 Act (small businesses)” substitute paragraph 4 of Schedule 4ZA to the 1988 Act (small business rate relief)”;

d

omit subsection (3A);

e

in subsection (3B), for “section 43(4I) of the 1988 Act (public lavatories) applies” substitute “any of paragraphs 6 (heat networks rate relief), 7 (public lavatories rate relief) or 8 (rural rate relief) of Schedule 4ZA to the 1988 Act apply”;

f

omit subsections (4) and (5);

g

for subsection (6), for “section 45(4A) of” substitute paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4ZB to”;

h

omit subsection (6A);

i

in subsection (9) for “section 43(4B), (4F), (4I), (6) or (6B) or 45(4A) or (4D) of” substitute “paragraph 2, 4, 6, 7 or 8 of Schedule 4ZA or paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4ZB to”.

5

In section 14 (chargeable amount: supplementary)—

a

for subsection (5) substitute—

5

E” has the meaning it has for the purposes of Schedule 4ZA to the 1988 Act.

5A

N” has the meaning it has for the purposes of Schedule 4ZB to the 1998 Act.

b

in subsection 9(b), for “an order under section 45(4A) of the 1988 Act is” substitute “regulations under paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 4ZB to the 1988 Act are”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I13

Sch. para. 13 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1414

1

The Local Government Act 2003 is amended as follows.

2

In section 50 (approval by ballot of business improvement district proposals), in subsection (6), for the words from “that shown” to the end substitute

a

in a case where the day of the ballot is a day on which paragraph 3 of Schedule 4ZA to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 applies in relation to the hereditament, the rateable value shown for that day under section 42(4) of that Act as regards the hereditament minus G (within the meaning of that Schedule), or

b

in any other case, the rateable value shown for that day under section 42(4) of that Act as regards the hereditament.

3

Omit section 61 (small business relief).

4

In section 63 (rural settlement lists) omit subsection (2).

5

In section 64 (relief for registered community amateur sports clubs) omit subsection (1).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I14

Sch. para. 14 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1515

In the Postal Services Act 2000, in Schedule 8 (amendment of enactments) omit paragraph 21 and the italic heading before it.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

Sch. para. 15 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1616

In the Local Government and Rating Act 1997, in Schedule 1 (relief from non-domestic rates for general stores etc in rural settlements: England and Wales) omit paragraphs 2, 5 and 6.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I16

Sch. para. 16 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1717

In the National Heritage Act 1980, in Schedule 1 (the trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund), in paragraph 2 (status), for “Sections 43(6), 45A and 47 of” substitute “Section 47 of, and paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZA, paragraph 2 of Schedule 4ZB and paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to,”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

Sch. para. 17 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I1818Repeals of spent and superseded Acts

1

The following Acts are repealed—

a

the Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Act 2021;

b

the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Act 2018;

c

the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007;

d

the Rating (Former Agricultural Premises and Rural Shops) Act 2001.

2

The repeal of the Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007 does not affect the amendments made by paragraph 4 of the Schedule to that Act.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I18

Sch. para. 18 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

PART 2Provision consequential on sections 5 and 6

I1919

The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1403) are amended as follows.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I19

Sch. para. 19 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2020

In regulation 3 (interpretation), in paragraph (1) omit the definitions of—

a

“early relevant year”;

b

“final relevant year”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I20

Sch. para. 20 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2121

1

Regulation 4 (relevant period, relevant day and relevant year) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1), for “2028” substitute “2026”.

3

In paragraph (3), for “, 2025 or 2027” substitute “or 2025”.

4

Omit paragraphs (4) and (5).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I21

Sch. para. 21 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2222

In regulation 6 (special authorities), in paragraph (1), for “an early” substitute “a”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I22

Sch. para. 22 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2323

1

Regulation 7 (notional chargeable amount: early relevant years) is amended as follows.

2

In the heading, omit “: early relevant years”.

3

In paragraph (1), for “an early” substitute “a”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I23

Sch. para. 23 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2424

In regulation 9 (base liability for early relevant years subsequent to 2023-24), in the heading, for “early relevant years subsequent to 2023-24” substitute “2024-25 and 2025-26”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I24

Sch. para. 24 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2525

1

Regulation 10 (appropriate fraction) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1), for “an early” substitute “a”.

3

In paragraph (7), in sub-paragraph (b), in the opening words, omit “early”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I25

Sch. para. 25 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2626

In regulation 11 (application of regulation 12), in paragraph (1), in the words before sub-paragraph (a), for “an early” substitute “a”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I26

Sch. para. 26 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2727

In regulation 12 (rules for determining chargeable amount: early relevant years), in the heading, omit “: early relevant years”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I27

Sch. para. 27 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2828

Omit regulation 14 (application of regulation 15).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I28

Sch. para. 28 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I2929

Omit regulation 15 (rules for determining chargeable amounts: final relevant year).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I29

Sch. para. 29 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I3030

In regulation 16 (change in rateable value on 1st April 2023), in paragraph (2)—

a

for “: early relevant years),” substitute “) and”;

b

omit “and 15 (rules for determining chargeable amount: final relevant year)”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I30

Sch. para. 30 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

I3131

1

The Schedule (splits and mergers) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 2 (rules for determination of chargeable amount for new hereditament: splits on 1st April 2023), in sub-paragraph (1), omit “early”.

3

In paragraph 3 (rules for determination of chargeable amount for new hereditament: mergers on 1st April 2023), in sub-paragraph (1) omit “early”.

4

In paragraph 4 (rules for determining chargeable amount for new hereditament: splits after 1st April 2023 in an early relevant year)—

a

in the heading, omit “in an early relevant year”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)—

i

in the words before paragraph (a), omit “early”;

ii

in paragraph (b), omit “and in an early relevant year”.

5

In paragraph 5 (rules for determining chargeable amount for new hereditament: mergers after 1st April 2023 in an early relevant year)—

a

in the heading, omit “in an early relevant year”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)—

i

in the words before paragraph (a), omit “early”;

ii

in paragraph (b), omit “in an early relevant year”.

6

In paragraph 6 (changes in the value of new hereditament: early relevant year of creation)—

a

in the heading, omit “early”;

b

in sub-paragraphs (1) and (3), for “an early” substitute “a”.

7

In paragraph 7 (notional chargeable amount for new hereditament: early relevant years)—

a

in the heading, omit “: early relevant years”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1) for “an early” substitute “a”.

8

In paragraph 8 (base liability for the early relevant year after the year in which the creation day falls)—

a

in the heading, omit “early”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1), for “an early” substitute “the”.

9

In paragraph 9 (base liability for subsequent early relevant years for new hereditament)—

a

in the heading, omit “early”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1), omit “early”.

10

In paragraph 10 (rateable value: hereditament split or merged after 1st April 2023), in sub-paragraph (2)—

a

after paragraph (a) insert “and”;

b

omit paragraph (c) and the “and” preceding it.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I31

Sch. para. 31 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(1)(c)

PART 3Provision consequential on section 8

I3232

The Act is amended as follows.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I32

Sch. para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3333

In section 53 (contents of central lists)—

a

in the heading, at the end insert “for Wales”;

b

in subsection (1)—

i

for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

ii

after “hereditament” insert “in Wales”;

c

in subsection (2)—

i

after “list” insert “compiled for Wales”;

ii

after “hereditament” insert “in Wales”;

d

in subsection (5)—

i

after “list” insert “compiled for Wales”;

ii

for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I33

Sch. para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3434

In section 54 (central rating: liability) before subsection (8) insert—

7A

Where, in a central non-domestic rating list compiled for England, more than one description of relevant non-domestic hereditament is shown against the ratepayer’s name for a chargeable day the reference in subsection (2)(a) to finding the chargeable amount for each chargeable day is to be read as a reference to finding the chargeable amount for each chargeable day in respect of each description of hereditament shown against the ratepayer’s name for that day.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I34

Sch. para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3535

In section 63A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information), in subsection (4)(b), after “section” insert “52A,”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I35

Sch. para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3636

In section 65A (Crown property), in subsection (7), for “power conferred by section” insert “powers conferred by sections 52A(4) or”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I36

Sch. para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3737

In section 67 (interpretation: other provisions)—

a

after subsection (8) insert—

8A

In relation to England—

a

any reference to a hereditament required to be shown for a day in a central non-domestic rating list includes a reference to a hereditament which on that day falls within a description required to be shown for the day in the list, and

b

a hereditament is to be treated as shown in a central non-domestic rating list for a day if on that day—

i

it falls within a description of hereditament shown for the day in the list in relation to a person, and

ii

it is occupied or (if unoccupied) owned by that person.

8B

In relation to England, a hereditament falls within a description or class on a particular day if (and only if) it falls within the description or class immediately before the day ends.

b

in subsection (9), at the beginning insert “In relation to Wales,”;

c

in subsection (12), after “non-domestic rate,” insert “or prevent a person or description of hereditament being shown in a list by virtue of a direction under section 52A,”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I37

Sch. para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I3838

In Schedule 5A (inserted by section 3 of this Act), after paragraph 7 insert—

8

Where, in a central non-domestic rating list compiled for England, more than one description of relevant non-domestic hereditament is shown against the ratepayer’s name for a chargeable day—

a

the reference in paragraph 1 to the chargeable amount for a chargeable day is to be read as a reference to the chargeable amount for a chargeable day in respect of a description of hereditament shown against the ratepayer’s name for that day, and

b

paragraph 6 of this Schedule has effect as if for sub-paragraph (2) there were substituted—

2

“A” is—

a

where the day concerned is a day to which paragraph 3 applies, the rateable value shown for the day in the list against the ratepayer’s name in relation to that description of hereditament minus G;

b

in any other case, the rateable value shown for the day in the list against the ratepayer’s name in relation to that description of hereditament.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I38

Sch. para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

PART 4Provision consequential on sections 12 and 13

Consequential amendments of the Act

I3939

In section 143 of the Act (orders and regulations)—

a

after subsection (9AZA) insert—

9AZB

The power of the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to make regulations under paragraph 5FA of Schedule 9 is exercisable by statutory instrument, and no such regulations may be made by the Commissioners unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

b

in subsection (9AA)—

i

for “an order under paragraph 5G” substitute “regulations under paragraph 5FB“;

ii

for “order” in the second place it occurs substitute “regulations”;

iii

for “it” substitute “the regulations”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I39

Sch. para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)(6)

I4040

Schedule 9 to the Act (administration) is amended as follows.

Annotations:
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I40

Sch. para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)(6)

I4141

Before paragraph 5, in the italic heading, at the end insert to be provided to valuation officer or billing authority: Wales.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I41

Sch. para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4242

In paragraph 5, in sub-paragraph (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “hereditament” insert “situated in Wales”.

Annotations:
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I42

Sch. para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4343

Before paragraph 5A insert the italic heading—

Information to be provided to valuation officer or billing authority: penalties: Wales
Annotations:
Commencement Information
I43

Sch. para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4444

Before paragraph 5C insert the italic heading—

Appeals of decisions of valuation officer or billing authority: Wales
Annotations:
Commencement Information
I44

Sch. para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4545

In paragraph 5C, for sub-paragraph (7) substitute—

7

In this paragraph “valuation tribunal” means a valuation tribunal established under paragraph 1 of Schedule 11.

Annotations:
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I45

Sch. para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4646

After paragraph 5C insert —

5CASupplementary

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), any penalty imposed under paragraph 5ZA(1), (2) or (7) may be recovered by the officer of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs concerned as a civil debt due to the officer.

2

No claim to recover any such penalty may be made before the end of the period within which the penalty must be paid.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I46

Sch. para. 46 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)

I4747

After paragraph 5CA (inserted by paragraph 46) insert—

5CB

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), any penalty imposed under sub-paragraph (1) or (3) of paragraph 5ZC or sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 5ZD may be recovered by the valuation officer concerned as a civil debt due to the officer.

2

No claim to recover any such penalty may be made before the end of the period within which the penalty must be paid.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I47

Sch. para. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4848

In paragraph 5E, in sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraph” substitute paragraphs 5ZC, 5ZD or”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I48

Sch. para. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I4949

In paragraph 5F—

a

before sub-paragraph (1) insert—

A1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision in relation to notices served under paragraphs 4M and 5ZC.

b

in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from the beginning to “Wales,” substitute “The Welsh Ministers”;

c

after that sub-paragraph insert—

1A

The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may by regulations make provision in relation to notices served under paragraph 5ZA.

1B

The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs must consult the Welsh Ministers before making regulations under sub-paragraph (1A) if and to the extent that the regulations make provision in relation to Wales.

d

in subsection (2), in paragraph (a), for “a valuation officer” substitute “an officer of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (including a valuation officer)”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I49

Sch. para. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)(6)

I5050

After paragraph 5F insert—

5FA

1

The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may by regulations amend paragraph 5ZA to increase or decrease the amount of any penalty under that paragraph.

2

The Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs must consult the Welsh Ministers before making regulations under sub-paragraph (1) if and to the extent that the regulations make provision in relation to Wales.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I50

Sch. para. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)

I5151

After paragraph 5FA (inserted by paragraph 50) insert—

5FB

The Secretary of State may by regulations amend paragraph 5ZC or 5ZD to increase or decrease the amount of any penalty under those paragraphs.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I51

Sch. para. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I5252

In paragraph 5G, for the words from the beginning to “Wales,” substitute “The Welsh Ministers”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I52

Sch. para. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I5353

In paragraph 5H—

a

for “a valuation officer” substitute “an officer of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (including a valuation officer)”;

b

for “5” substitute 4M, 5, 5ZA, 5ZC.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I53

Sch. para. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(4)(b)(6)

I5454Consequential amendments of the Business Rate Supplements Act 2009

In Schedule 2 to the Business Rate Supplements Act 2009 (BRS-BID arrangements), in paragraph 8 (information), in sub-paragraph (2)—

a

in paragraph (c), at the end insert “as they had effect before the coming into force of section 13 of, and Part 4 of the Schedule to, the Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023”;

b

in paragraph (d), at the end insert

that—

a

had effect before the coming into force of section 13 of, and Part 4 of the Schedule to, the Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 (whether or not the provision is still in force), or

b

that could have been made before the coming into force of that section and Part of that Schedule.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I54

Sch. para. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

I5555Repeal of the Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Act 2019

The Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Act 2019 is repealed.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I55

Sch. para. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 19(6)

PART 5Provision consequential on section 15

I56I8356

In Schedule 7 to the Act, Part 1 (non-domestic rating multipliers) is amended in accordance with paragraphs 57 to 66.

I57I7057

In the heading to that Part, at the end insert “: Wales”.

I58I7158

1

In paragraph 1 (introduction), sub-paragraph (1) is amended as follows.

2

After “has effect to determine” insert “, in relation to Wales,”.

3

Omit “and, in relation to England, the small business non-domestic rating multiplier”.

I59I7259

Omit paragraph 2 (general provisions).

I60I7360

Omit paragraphs 3 and 3A (non-domestic rating multipliers in relation to England: non-revaluation years).

I61I7461

In paragraph 3B (non-domestic rating multiplier in relation to Wales: non-revaluation years), in sub-paragraph (1) omit “In relation to Wales,”.

I62I7562

Omit paragraphs 4 and 4A (non-domestic rating multipliers in relation to England: revaluation years).

I63I7663

In paragraph 4B (non-domestic rating multiplier in relation to Wales: revaluation years) omit “In relation to Wales,”.

I64I7764

1

Paragraph 5 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (1), for “3 to 4B” substitute “3B and 4B”.

3

Omit sub-paragraph (2).

4

In sub-paragraph (2A) omit “In relation to Wales,”.

5

Omit sub-paragraphs (3) to (5).

6

For sub-paragraph (5A) substitute—

5A

B is the consumer prices index for September of the financial year preceding the year concerned.

5AA

C is the consumer prices index for September of the financial year which precedes that preceding the year concerned.

7

In sub-paragraph (6), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “the Secretary of State’s or, as the case may be,”.

8

In sub-paragraph (7), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “the Secretary of State’s or, as the case may be,”.

9

Omit sub-paragraphs (8) and (9).

10

In sub-paragraph (9A), for “(5A) and (5B)” substitute (5A) to (5B)”;

11

In sub-paragraph (10) omit “to the Secretary of State on such date as he determines or, as the case may be,”.

12

Omit sub-paragraph (10A) (inserted by section 15(3)(b) of this Act).

13

Omit sub-paragraphs (12) and (13).

14

In sub-paragraph (13A), in the words before paragraph (a), after “(5A),” insert (5AA),”.

I65I7865

1

Paragraph 6 (supplementary) is amended as follows.

2

Omit sub-paragraph (1).

3

In paragraph (1A) omit “In relation to Wales,”.

4

Omit sub-paragraph (2).

5

Omit sub-paragraphs (4) and (4A).

6

Omit sub-paragraph (5).

I66I7966

Omit paragraphs 7 and 8 (special provision for 1990-95).

I67I8067

1

In Schedule 7 to the Act, Part 2 (special authority’s multipliers) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 9 (non-domestic rating multiplier), in sub-paragraph (4), in the definition of “A”—

a

omit “so far as relating to England”;

b

for “Part 1” substitute Part A1.

3

In paragraph 9A (small business non-domestic rating multiplier)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(b), for “Part 1” substitute Part A1;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) omit “, so far as relating to England,”.

I68I8168

In section 140(2) of the Act (separate administration in England and Wales)—

a

omit the “, and” at the end of paragraph (a);

b

omit paragraph (b).

I69I8269

In section 143 of the Act (orders and regulations), for subsection (9) substitute—

9

The powers to make regulations under paragraph A10(4)(b) or 5(13A) of Schedule 7 are exercisable as mentioned in that Schedule.