Claim non-domestic rates relief (discounts)
If you pay non-domestic rates, you may be able to get reliefs (discounts). Whether you're eligible depends on your business, property and circumstances.
Your local council manages non-domestic rates. Check their website to find out:
- what rates are available in your area
- if you're eligible for relief
- how to apply
It's free to apply for rates relief. You do not need to pay anyone to apply for you.
Contact your local council about non-domestic rates
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Aberdeen City Council
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Aberdeenshire Council
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Angus Council
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Argyll and Bute Council
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Clackmannanshire Council
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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Dumfries and Galloway Council
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Dundee City Council
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East Ayrshire Council
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East Dunbartonshire Council
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East Lothian Council
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East Renfrewshire Council
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Edinburgh Council
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Falkirk Council
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Fife Council
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Glasgow City Council
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Highland Council
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Inverclyde Council
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Midlothian Council
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Moray Council
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North Ayrshire Council
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North Lanarkshire Council
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Orkney Islands Council
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Perth and Kinross Council
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Renfrewshire Council
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Scottish Borders Council
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Shetland Islands Council
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South Ayrshire Council
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South Lanarkshire Council
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Stirling Council
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West Dunbartonshire Council
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West Lothian Council
Rates reliefs only apply to your non-domestic rates bill. They will not directly reduce your rent, water charges or other bills.
Rates reliefs are handled differently in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Find out about rates reliefs in England on GOV.UK.
Find out about rates reliefs in Wales on Business Wales.
Find out about rates reliefs in Northern Ireland on nibusinessinfo.co.uk.
When you need to apply
You need to apply to your local council for all reliefs, except Revaluation Transitional Relief which you get automatically.
If your property is licensed self-catering holiday accommodation, you can also apply for a specific Revaluation Transitional Relief. This may give you a larger discount on your rates bill.
You’ll always need to apply:
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to get reliefs for a new business
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when you move to a new property
In some areas, you may also need to re-apply every year or if your council carries out a review.
If you’re not getting reliefs you think you’re entitled to, contact your local council.
In some cases, reliefs can be backdated. For example, you may still get reliefs if you forgot to apply in the relevant year. Speak to your local council for more information.
If anything changes
Contact your local council if:
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your circumstances change
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the property changes hands
The council may fine you if you do not do this.
Estimate your non-domestic rates bill
Use our non-domestic rates calculator to estimate your non-domestic rates bill.