Business (non-domestic) rates are payable on the 7th of every month between May and February.
How to pay
By Direct Debit
To set up a Direct Debit, complete and return a Direct Debit form (Word, 68kb).
Online
Pay non-domestic rates
You'll need your non-domestic rates reference number. We accept:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Solo
- Visa Delta
- Visa Electron
- Maestro
By phone
Call our automated payment service on 0300 456 0639. Please have your non-domestic rates reference number and your debit or credit card details ready.
You may pay by debit or credit card by calling our Business Rates Team.
Standing Order
To set up a Standing Order please contact your bank. Make sure the bank quotes the business rates reference number printed on your bill. Payments should be credited to:
Bank: Clydesdale Bank, 151 High Street, Irvine KA12 8AB
Sort Code: 82-65-22
Account Name: North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine
Account No.: 80443671
By post
- cheques/postal orders made payable to 'North Ayrshire Council' and crossed 'A/C Payee Only'
- write your business rate reference number on the back of the cheque/postal order
- send the bank giro credit slip (if provided) with your payment
- if you need a receipt, send in the complete rates notice.
Post to:
North Ayrshire Council, Business Support, 3rd floor (west), Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE
Problems paying non-domestic rates
Let us know if you're having difficulties paying. We may be able to arrange another way to pay. You may be eligible for non-domestic rates relief.
Non payment of non-domestic rates
If you miss a monthly instalment, or do not pay the full amount due, we will send you a reminder notice.
This is a combined reminder and final notice. It will request that you bring your missed installments up to date within 7 days. If you do not:
- you lose the right to pay by installments, and
- the full balance becomes due for payment 14 days from the date of the notice
A maximum of 2 reminder notices can be issued for any given financial year.
If you do not pay as detailed above, agree an alternative payment arrangement, or if there is a third missed payment, we will apply for a Summary Warrant at the Sheriff Court 14 days after the full balance becomes payable.
A Summary Warrant
This is a combined reminder and final notice. It will request that you bring your missed instalments up to date within 7 days. If you do not:
- you lose the right to pay by instalments, and
- the full balance becomes due for payment 14 days from the date of the notice
A maximum of 2 reminder notices can be issued for any given financial year.
If you do not pay as detailed above, agree an alternative payment arrangement or if there is a third missed payment, we will apply for a Summary Warrant at the Sheriff Court 14 days after the full balance becomes payable.
A Summary Warrant results in a statutory additional charge being applied to your account. This is an additional 10% of the balance outstanding at the time the Summary Warrant is granted. You will then be issued with a Notice of Summary Warrant. This will allow you 7 days to make payment in full, including the 10% penalty.
We urge you to contact our office to discuss settlement if you are unable to pay the sum due in full. Failure to make payment in full, or to agree an arrangement for payment, will result in your account being passed to the Sheriff Officer for collection. This may incur additional fees that you will be liable to pay.
A Summary Warrant gives us powers to:
- freeze a bank account
- carry out diligence and attachment
- undertake an earnings arrestment
We work in partnership with Stirling Park, Sheriff Officers to collect arrears that have reached Summary Warrant.
If you anticipate difficulty in making payment, please contact us to discuss.