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Glasgow Restaurateur Criticizes Scotland's Business Rates System

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Jonathan MacDonald, who co-founded several popular restaurants in Glasgow, criticized the business rates calculation method in Scotland. He stated that the current regime makes it difficult for experienced operators to invest and grow their ventures. MacDonald noted that investing in a property with a rateable value of £40,000 or £50,000 could result in the value being assessed at £150,000 after improvements, which he views as a disincentive.

From heraldscotland.com

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MacDonald argues that the business rates system negatively impacts the trading environment for independent hospitality businesses in Glasgow. He suggests that the current structure makes it harder for the independent sector to thrive compared to larger chains.

From heraldscotland.com

Who's involved

  • Jonathan MacDonaldRestaurateur and entrepreneur who co-founded popular restaurants in Glasgow
  • ScotlandThe geopolitical state whose business rates system is being criticized
  • GlasgowThe city where Jonathan MacDonald conducts his restaurant ventures

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  • ScotlandSpeculative

    Scotland could face systemic barriers to investment in the hospitality sector if the rates system is not reformed.

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