I have converted my garage into an office for my online
business, but a friend told me that I have to pay business rates on
that part of my property. Is he right?
The question as to whether business rates apply is dependent on
a few variables. Generally, you would not need to pay business
rates if you use only a small part of your home for business, for
example, a bedroom as an office, or if you sell goods by post.
Business rates are more likely to apply if you sell goods face
to face, i.e. a customer comes to your property for the purpose of
business. It is also likely to apply if you employ staff at your
property or if you've changed your home for the business, for
example converting the garage into a nail bar.
