You could be entitled to a £5,000 rebate on your business rates without even knowing it, says the Forum of Private Business.

They say there is at least £200million in backdated rate relief available, but unless companies lodge claims by the 30 September deadline, they will lose it.

The Forum suggest companies visit LeaseholdersUnited’s website for a claims form.

Andrew Bacon, who is Property Adviser to the not-for-profit business support and lobby group the Forum of Private Business, says too few business owners are aware that they can claim the relief.

He said many local councils fail to provide details of the relief, publish inaccurate information or even continue to provide outdated, ineligible forms.

To find out if you are missing out click here or go to www.sbrr.co.uk