Urgent Update from the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC): Have You Been Unfairly Removed from Non-Domestic Rates?
Have You Been Unfairly Removed from Non-Domestic Rates (NDR)?
The ASSC has been made aware of a growing number of self-catering operators being removed from the Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) register — and in some cases taken to Tribunal — for allegedly failing to provide evidence of 70 days’ occupancy for the 2023–2024 period.
Alarmingly, many report that they were never contacted or asked by their local Assessor to submit this evidence prior to action being taken.
The ASSC is now urgently seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of this process and is stepping in to support and represent affected members.
To assess the scale and impact of this issue, we are asking all self-catering operators who may have been affected to complete a short survey. Please include your business contact details so that we can follow up directly with support.
This survey will take just a few minutes of your time to complete.
✍️ Help Us Help You: COMPLETE THE SURVEY
Your input is vital in helping us take meaningful action. Thank you for your continued support.
Join ASSC Talk Supporting Self-Caterers Affected by Non-Domestic-Rates (NDR) Removal
📅 Wednesday, 16th April
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom
Free for ASSC Members – Use your exclusive member promo code [available here]
Non-Members Welcome – A small fee applies
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) is hosting a vital online event to support self-catering businesses affected by removal from the Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) Register for allegedly failing to provide evidence of meeting the 70-day occupancy requirement during the 2023–2024 period.
The session will be led by ASSC Chief Executive Fiona Campbell, joined by guest Joanna Miller, Solicitor and Licensing Expert. They will be discussing:
- Legal advice on the current situation
- Guidance on how to collate and submit the correct evidence
- Details of how the ASSC is advocating for and supporting impacted operators
This session is free for ASSC members and available to non-members for a small fee.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a meeting format rather than the normal webinar. You can leave your camera off and ask questions anonymously in the Q&A if you would prefer not to be on camera.