Non-domestic rates enterprise area relief scheme

Rates relief may be available to new businesses locating to premises within the Prestwick International Enterprise Area, and who are concerned with the: Manufacture of aircraft or spacecraft or related machinery; Repair or maintenance of aircraft or spacecraft or related machinery; Manufacture of aircraft parts or components; Repair or maintenance of aircraft parts or components; Distribution of aircraft parts or components; Design or development of aircraft, aero-engines or aircraft components; Certification of aircraft, aero-engines or aircraft components; Manufacture of aircraft, aero-engines or aircraft components; Manufacture of electronic systems used on aircraft, spacecraft or related machinery; Repair or maintenance of electronic systems used on aircraft, spacecraft or related machinery; Design or development of electronic systems used on aircraft, spacecraft or related machinery; Design or development of aerospace-related software; Provision of aerospace-related logistics services; Research and development into aerospace-related materials or aero structures; Design or development of aerospace-related design systems or manufacturing systems; Manufacture of aerospace-related design systems or manufacturing systems; Other aerospace or aviation-related equipment development, manufacture or maintenance activities.

Only new build properties or properties which have been vacant for at least a three month period prior to occupation by a qualifying business, and are occupied for the sole or main purpose of the qualifying activity since 1 April 2012, are eligible for this relief. .

Thresholds and relief levels:

Rateable Value	Rates Relief
£120,000 or less	100%
Over £120,000 and up to £240,000	50%
Over £240,000 and up to £480,000	25%
Over £480,000 and up to £1,200,000	10%
Over £1,200,000 and up to £2,400,000	5%
Over £2,400,000	2.5%

Further information relating to the Prestwick and other Enterprise Areas, can be obtained at the following website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Economy/EconomicStrategy/Enterprise-Areas.

As this relief is available by application only, please download and complete an Enterprise Area Relief Application Form.