To pay business rates, you must be registered for a business rates account. If you've recently moved to Dumfries and Galloway or changed address in the area you must tell us so we can set up or amend your business rates account.
You'll need your business rates account number. This is shown at the top of your bill.
Find out how to register for business rates
Pay by Direct Debit
If you pay by Direct Debit we will take your payments directly from your bank or building society account so you will not have to remember to pay.
To set up Direct Debit payments:
- fill in a business rates Direct Debit form
- telephone: 030 33 33 3005
Pay online
You can pay your business rates with a credit or debit card.
Pay by telephone
You can pay your business rates by telephone with a credit or debit card:
- 24 hour automated service: 01387 273 003
- speak to someone, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm: 030 33 33 3000
Pay by bank transfer
You can set up a standing order, telephone banking, online banking or go into your bank branch, to pay by bank transfer from your bank using our account details:
- account number: 15084819
- sort code: 83-18-06 (Royal Bank of Scotland)
- payable to: Dumfries and Galloway Council
- reference: your business rates account number