Business Rates - Annual Notification

Changes to Non Domestic Rates 2020/21

The Rate Poundage is set by the Scottish Government each financial year and we collect the rates on behalf of the Government.

The Rateable Value is determined by the Assessors for Central Scotland and entered onto the Valuation Roll.  The amount of Non Domestic Rates due is determined by multiplying the Rateable Value for the property by the Rate Poundage in respect of that financial year. 

The Rate Poundage set for Financial Year 2020/21 is 49.8 pence per pound; an increase from the rate of 49.0 pence for 2019/20 which is 1.6%.

Charges for 2020/21

Coronavirus COVID19

As a result of this ongoing pandemic, the Scottish Government has introduced measures to support businesses through these challenging times, these are as follows : -

• Reduction of 1.6% in the rate poundage for this financial year, which means it is the same poundage as 2019/20.
• New 100% relief for businesses operating wholly or mainly in the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. The regulations allow for us to automatically award relief rather than by application. However, if you have not been awarded this relief and feel you may be eligible, please complete the online form detailing your reasons why : Retail Hospitality Application Form

If you have a question about the valuation of your property you can contact:

The Assessor 
Hillside House
Laurelhill
Stirling
FK7 9JQ,

Telephone 01786 892200

or visit the Assessor for Central Scotland website.