Business, Place and Investment

The Business, Place and Investment Team is responsible for business development, the growth of the local economy, and inward investment through the Invest in Perth brand.

The team's key priority is to promote the area as a first-choice destination for business start-ups, head office relocations, and business expansion.

Offering targeted guidance for businesses seeking to operate or expand in the area, the team can assist you in securing a commercial property, navigating funding and incentive schemes, and in accessing new markets in the UK and overseas.

They can help with fast tracking planning and connect you with other teams within the local authority such as Skills and Employability, Building Standards, Environmental Health and other relevant services.

The team also works closely with partner organisations at a local, national and international level and can offer the introductions you require to grow your business.

Business advice and guidance

• Business Gateway - practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Perth and Kinross area. Perth and Kinross Council funds the Business Gateway to act as a one-stop contact point for business enquiries.
• Growbiz - offers a variety of support services to individuals willing to set up a business or to develop a business in rural Perth and Kinross.
• Inward investment - if you require more information about inward investment or business land and property, email InvestInPerth@pkc.gov.uk.
• Perthshire Chamber of Commerce - Provides a programme of social and corporate events to network, share best practice, and access training and support services.
• Find business support in Scotland - directs your business to Scotland's public sector support. It gives customers an overview of all funding and services offered by public sector organisations across Scotland. This makes it quicker and easier for businesses to find the information, advice and support they need, when they need it. Information is available for businesses of all sizes - from start-ups to established companies, from sole traders to large enterprises, from commercial businesses to social enterprises.

Business grants funding

Green Capital Development Grant

Green Capital Development Grant provides specific support to SME businesses and organisations, enabling them to invest in capital projects to implement new systems, new ways of working, new machinery, and investment in green technology. Grants are available up to £25,000 covering up to 50% of eligible costs. Project must be of minimum £10,000 (this equates to a minimum £5,000 match from the business) except for EV charging point applications.

Beyond Scotland Market Development Grant

This grant is closed for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

Adapt Your Property

Adapt Your Property provides funding of up to £75,000 (or 50% of the costs, whichever is the lesser) to support the conversion of underused or vacant town and city centre commercial space for new commercial, community or residential uses.

This grant is closed for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.

Business rates

View our business rates relief and reductions area for more information.

If you own or occupy any of the following types of non-domestic properties, you may be eligible for a rates reduction:

• empty properties
• premises of a charity or non-profit making organisation
• properties used for recreational purpose
• properties where nursing care is provided
• small businesses

Please contact BusinessDevelopment@pkc.gov.uk if you have any queries.