Businesses, charities and public sector organisations have to pay business rates. You pay them if you're the owner, tenant or occupier of a non-domestic property. You might also need to pay them if you use part of a house for business purposes. For example, if you work from home or let out a room.
How to register for business rates
If you start a new business or move into new business premises you must tell us so we can register you for business rates. We'll need to know your name, business or organisation name, address and when you moved in. The easiest way to register is to send us a business rates enquiry.
Tell us you want to register for business rates
You can also contact us by email, telephone or post.
Check if you have to pay business rates
Some types of premises are exempt from business rates, including:
- agricultural land and buildings
- fish farms
- rural premises with cash machines (ATMs)
- oil and gas pipelines
- overseas armed forces premises in the UK
Contact the local assessor to find out if your property is exempt.
Telephone: 01387 260627
Email: [email protected]
Assessor Dumfries and Galloway Council
Militia House
English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2HR