Are there any exemptions, for example for non-profit making organisations / charities?
The only exemptions will apply to non-trading, service charities. All other properties carrying a rateable value will be liable for the BID levy.It is important that the BID operates as a ‘level playing field’ so all businesses in the BID area will make an equal relative contribution via the levy on rateable value. This will also mean that all businesses have an equal voice through the BID Steering Group that will be set up to manage the delivery of the BID.