Covid-19 - £320 Million Support Package for Scottish Businesses

New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by the Scottish Government.

The following steps will be put in place to support businesses during the 2020-21 financial year:

A 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with a rateable value of less than £69,000 from 1 April 2020.
An £80 million fund to provide grants of at least £3,000 to small businesses in sectors facing the worst economic impact of COVID-19.
1.6% rates relief for all properties across Scotland, effectively reversing the planned below inflation uplift in the poundage from 1 April 2020.
A fixed rates relief of up to £5,000 for all pubs with a rateable value of less than £100,000 from 1 April 2020.

The Finance Secretary will also write to all local authorities urging them to respond positively to requests from rate payers for payment deferrals for a fixed period.

A Scottish Government business helpline number has been set up to deal with enquiries on 0300 303 0660.

The helpline will be open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm.

https://www.gov.scot/news/gbp-320-million-package-of-support-for-businesses/