How are Aberdeen Business rates calculated?
Business rates charges for 2021/22 The amount you pay is calculated by multiplying the rateable value of the property by the national rates poundage. For example, if the rateable value is 5,000, the annual charge is 5,000 times 0.49 which equals £2,450.
What is the email address for Aberdeen City Council?
HousingCentral3@aberdeencity
Email [email protected] for properties in the city centre from Castlegate to Bedford Road and from Beach Boulevard to Rosemount.
How much are business rates in Scotland?
The Poundage Rate has been set for 2021-22 at 49 pence. An Intermediate Property Rate and Higher Property Rate has replaced the Large Business Supplement as follows: Intermediate Property Rate is set at 1.3 pence above the Poundage Rate (50.3 pence) for properties with a Rateable Value from £51,001 to £95k.
What local authority is Aberdeen in?
Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council represents the Aberdeen City council area of Scotland. The council area was created in 1996, under the Local Government etc.
What is rateable value Scotland?
What is rateable value? The Scottish Assessors give all non domestic property in Scotland a rateable value, which is a legally defined valuation of a property, broadly based on an analysis of annual rental values.
Does council set business rates?
Business rates are set by central government, which sets the multiplier, a pence in the pound value which is then applied to the rateable value, an estimate of the open market rental value a property could achieve on a specified date.
Do small businesses pay rates in Scotland?
Small businesses will pay nothing. Since the Small Business Bonus (SBSS) was introduced by the SNP government in 2008, small businesses have benefitted from reduced rates, or have been lifted out of rates altogether.
Is Aberdeen an expensive place to live?
Living costs In any given year, Aberdeen is usually the second-most expensive city in Scotland, behind Edinburgh. If you want to explore the city or visit friends, a monthly public transport pass will cost $93, according to Numbeo.
Is Aberdeen safe?
Aberdeen is one of the safest cities in the UK and been awarded five consecutive Purple Flags for safety in the city centre. Purple Flag status is given to UK towns and cities in recognition of the safety and security enjoyed by their residents, and Aberdeen is one of only two Scottish cities to receive accreditation.
How does Aberdeen City Council deal with business rates?
Aberdeen City Council deals with the administration and collection of rates for all business properties in the Aberdeen area. The Business Rates Team can help you with any rates enquiry and offer advice in connection with the various reliefs and reductions available:
How to set up direct debit in Aberdeen?
To set up a direct debit you can either: Download and complete a Direct Debit Instruction below and send by email to [email protected] or; Download and complete a Direct Debit Instruction below and post to Marischal College, Broad Street, 3rd Floor West, Business Hub 16, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB.
How can I appeal against my business rates?
Find out how you can appeal against either your rateable value or the business rates charge. Contact your business rates team and find your business rates office. Find out about support available for businesses. A list of Business Rates relief recipients published on a quarterly basis.