Registering for and paying non-domestic rates

You pay non-domestic rates to your local council.

When you start a new business or move into new business premises, you must tell your local council so they can send you a rates bill.

Contact your local council about non-domestic rates

Your local council will then continue to send you a rates bill in February or March each year. This is for the period 1 April to 31 March the following year.

Your bill does not include charges such as rent and business leases, water charges or other costs.

How you can pay

You can pay your bill as a lump sum or by instalments:

by Direct Debit
online
by debit or credit card
by bank transfer or standing order

If your information changes

Any changes to your business or property may mean changes to your bill, too. Contact your local assessor if:

you move or make changes to your premises
the nature of your business changes

You can also update your information on the Scottish Assessors Association website.

If you think your bill is wrong

If you think your bill is calculated wrongly or you’re entitled to a relief, contact your local council.

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How you can pay

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