Freeport East Tax Site at Gateway 14

Businesses location on the Freeport East Tax Site at Gateway may be eligible for Freeport Business Rate Relief which can include discounts of up to 100%. 

This relief is available to new businesses locating on the Tax Site at Gateway 14 until 30 September 2031, subject to certain eligibility criteria. This relief is payable for 5 years from the date of occupation.

The eligibility criteria are set out in the attached policy and align with the national Freeport vision and objectives to stimulate development that will support UK businesses and attract inward investors to boost global trade & investment, increase innovation and deliver jobs, skills and regeneration and low carbon energy projects. 

Businesses must meet the sector priority for the site and verify their innovation, skills and net zero credentials as part of the approval process. 

Businesses which expand after moving into the Freeport site will, in addition to any existing relief, be eligible for relief on any additional hereditaments they occupy within the Freeport tax site, again subject to occupation before 30 September 2031.  

Businesses who wish to apply for Freeport Rate Relief should contact us discuss the eligibility requirements and process for approval

See our Mid Suffolk Business Rate Relief Policy for further information.