1. Croydon Business Rates Relief Scheme Karen Fiagbe, Economic Delivery Manager Economic Development Team July 2013

2. BRRS Initial Offer: For the next two years Croydon Council are offering major business rate discounts to small and medium-sized enterprises (up to 250 employees) moving into premises in the Croydon New Town Centre. –Up to 65% discount off business rates in year 1 and reduction of 35% in year 2 up to March 2015, for properties that are £25.5k rateable value p.a. or above –Grant subsidy from Mayor’s Regeneration Fund The sooner they join, the more they can save! To attract growing businesses (Inward Investment and business retention) that require affordable office suites and retail outlets.

3. Our ambition To work with property agents, property owners and investors to attract businesses into Central Croydon over the next 2 years to reduce vacant office space by 9%. Thereby creating and safeguarding jobs.

4. New BRRS Offer Old: CNT area only £25,500 p.a. rateable value and above New: Location widened: OAPF area South End High Street (Selsdon Rd) London Road (Campbell Rd) Lower rateable value: £12,500 p.a. rateable value and above

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6. Case study Financial software specialist Inalytics was one of the first companies to get on board with the scheme. Chief operating officer Pete Doyle said “Croydon is an interesting, up and coming area and the reduction in business rates has assisted with our company’s expansion programme. We have taken on seven extra employees.” Croydon’s excellent transport links have made the town a good location for Inalytics which now does about 25% of its business with overseas companies, as it’s just a short rail journey either into London or out to Gatwick airport.

7. Key Contact Karen Fiagbe Economic Delivery Manager 020 8726 5741 Businesses wanting to find out more about this offer and business support should contact economy@croydon.gov.uk

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