Council Tax Services
Council Tax Services for International Students
Get help with your Council Tax registration from Please Connect Me.
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What is Council Tax?
Most households in the UK are required to pay council tax to the local authority (council), whether they rent or own. The tax is used to fund local services including waste collection, street cleaning and community facilities. The amount you pay is based on the property’s value and your local council’s rates.
Do international students need to pay council tax?
In most cases, full-time students in the UK are exempt from paying council tax. However, you must register with your local authority to avoid a penalty charge and potential prosecution.
If you live with non-students, or are not considered a student under your council’s criteria, you may have to pay the full amount or only receive a partial discount.
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Help with required documents
To register for Council Tax - and to claim exemption - you’ll need to provide certain documents including proof of enrolment. Our utility partners Please Connect Me can make sure you're registered correctly and guide you through claiming exemption or discounts.
How can we help with Council Tax Services
We partner with Please Connect Me to offer Council Tax services, from finding your local authority and registering your new household to finding out what discounts you can claim.
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