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Register bus name - do I pay rates?

  • 30-09-2009 8:28am
    #1
    Freelancebeauty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭


    hi everyone,
    I set up as a sole trader this year. I was thinking of using a business name to become more "bone fide" and am worried that I'll have to start paying council rates.
    This isn't an irrational fear - my mom registered her home business with Dublin castle a few years back and immediately they sent someone down from Dublin to charge her a few thousand in council rates for the year. I don't want this to happen to me.
    I provide a freelance service and I will be selling products online shortly. I don't have an official business address but I use my rented accommodation address for correspondence. I work mostly online and go to my clients houses or event locations.

    Any advice? I'm getting worried that I'll be stopped before I even start...:rolleyes:

    Thanks,
    Freelancer


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  • #2
    Cgm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭Cgm


    Unlikely you would be charged as it would appear the majority of your work time is outside of this premises but you re right.

    Fyi, Local authorities are not quite as lenient as the Revenue Commissioners when it comes to part use of a room. Local authorities can charge commercial rates even when an office is used part-time for living uses.
    The amount of rates are judged by the Valuation Office and if a person does not agree with the valuation then an appeal can be made to the Valuation Tribunal.
    These rates are usually increased every year and in some local authority areas they can be higher. Such rates are allowable as a business expense against tax and for a self-employed person on the top income tax rate. Should the business operate as a limited company then the rates are reduced by only 12.5pc - relief from the Corporation Profits Tax.

    However if you were liable it would be a for a very minimal amount but the only real way to check 100% is to ask your local council office and they will confirm but I would be very surprised based on your description of work.


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