Scotland - Apply for Non Domestic Rates Relief

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Non-Domestic Rates Relief, the applicant has to approach the Local register council - link
   • Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Non-Domestic Rates Relief.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the application is successful, the applicant will receive confirmation of the Non-Domestic Rates Relief and any adjustments to his/her rates bill. In case, the application is not approved, the applicant may receive feedback or guidance on the reasons for the decision.
12. This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Business document
• Property document
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE
Westminster Register Office
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street,
London, SW1E 6QP
For assistance 0300 123 1837
Contact Details – link
Local Register Office - link
Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

There are a number of different reliefs available for non-domestic rates in Scotland. The eligibility criteria for each relief vary, but some of the most common criteria include:

• The rateable value of the applicant’s property.
• The type of business the applicant operates.
• The location of the applicant’s property.
• The applicant’s annual turnover.
• The applicant’s number of employees.

Fees

• There is no fee for Non-Domestic Rates Relief.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email
• Fax
• Business details
• Property details
• Annual turnover
• Number of employees
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Non-Domestic Rates Relief in Scotland refers to a system of financial support provided to businesses and organizations to help reduce the burden of non-domestic rates, also known as business rates.
• Non-domestic rates are taxes imposed on non-residential properties, such as commercial properties, industrial premises, and public sector buildings.

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