Scottish Government announces rates relief for businesses

The Scottish Government has announced that the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors along with aviation industries will be aided by rates relief to support them during the coronavirus outbreak.

Scottish Government announces rates relief for businesses

New regulations introduced to the Scottish Parliament confirm a 100% rates relief for these sectors for the whole of 2020-21. This will cover a range of businesses, including restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes, shops, cinemas, bingo halls and letting agents.

The measures are part of the Scottish Government’s £2.2 billion plan to support businesses as they experience the impact of COVID-19. The Scottish Government is working with local authorities to make sure this relief is implemented as soon as possible.



Ben Macpherson, minister for public finance, said: “While our primary concern is for people’s health, it is clear that the COVID-19 outbreak is significantly impacting Scotland’s economy – particularly businesses in the hospitality, retail, tourism, aviation and leisure industries.

“The Scottish Government is determined to take decisive action to support businesses through this crisis, and these rates reliefs will provide an important source of financial support for companies in these sectors and their staff during this difficult time.”

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