Subsidy Control
Some business rates reliefs are likely to be a ‘subsidy’. The new UK subsidy control regime began on 4 January 2023.
Public authorities giving subsidies must comply with the UK’s international subsidy control commitments. Further information about subsidy control is available at http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/subsidy-control-regime
You are responsible for ensuring that any reliefs are claimed in line with the UK subsidy allowance. A business who receives any help under our discretionary policies agrees (on a self-assessment basis), to inform us if they are in breach of the subsidy allowances. Any business who received relief should keep necessary documentation to evidence this.