Fees for appeals on non-domestic rating valuations - Page 1 of 5 - Scottish Government consultations

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Questions

1. Should fees be introduced for appeals on non-domestic rating valuations?

Yes No Don't know

Please give reasons for your answer

2. If fees for non-domestic rating appeals are introduced, should there be a single fee for all non-domestic rating appeals, or different levels of fees for non-domestic rating appeals?

A single fee for all appeals Two levels of fees More than two levels of fee

3. What would be an appropriate and affordable level of fee(s) to deliver the policy intention?

Please give us your views

4. What should be the main basis for structuring fees if more than one level of fee were to be introduced?

Size of proposer - based on employees Size of proposer – based on turnover Size of proposer – based on employees and turnover Rateable value of property Other (please suggest below)

Please give reasons for your answer

5. Should fees be refunded (in full or in part) in any of the following situations?

6. Should an administration fee apply for the refunding of any fees?

No, an administration fee should not apply Yes, an administration fee of a fixed amount should apply Yes, an administration fee based on a percentage (%) of the fee should apply Don’t know

7. Do you think an exemption from paying the fee should be applied in the following situations?

Please describe any other situations where an exemption from paying the fee should apply

8. Please share any other views or comments you have on any fees for appeals on non-domestic rating valuations

Please give us your views