Small Business Bonus Scheme

From 01 April 2008 the Small Business Bonus Scheme will, over a two year period, reduce the rates bills for businesses with premises of which the combined rateable value is £15,000 or less.

The level of relief for each business will depend on:

1. the combined rateable value of all business rates premises in Scotland of which the business is in rateable occupation or (if vacant) which the business is entitled to occupy;
2. whether or not each property is eligible for one of the existing rates relief schemes; and
3. the level of other public sector assistance received by the business.

For ratepayers qualifying for a reduction, projected levels of relief for each of the next two years are as follows;

Combined rateable value of all business properties in Scotland	Financial Year 2008/09	Financial Year 2009/10
Up to £8,000	80%	100%
£8,001 to £9,999	40%	50%
£10,000 to £15,000	20%	25%

If you wish to apply for a reduction, please complete the attached application form.

Small Business Bonus Scheme Application Form (113kb)

Small Business Bonus Scheme Information Leaflet

Alternatively, contact your Business Rates Team, who will help you with any enquiry.