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Find council properties for sale and rent >

See details of the latest Argyll and Bute Council properties that are for sale and rent.

Get support and advice for your business >

Information and training on starting and running your own business from Business Gateway.

Apply for a licence >

Apply online for a licence including alcohol licences, taxi driver's licence, street cafe licence, and many more.

Get advice from trading standards >

Advice for consumers and businesses on a range of trading standards topics.

Find out about business rates (non-domestic rates)>

How to pay your non-domestic rates and find out about discounts

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Licenses Permits and Permissions
Apply online for a variety of licences
Business gateway service
Get help, advice and support for your business.
Business rates
Non Domestic Rates (NDR) - find out how much your business rates will cost.
Trading Standards
How we can help protect you and maintain a safe and fair trading environment for all
Upcoming Business Training Events
Event name Date Where
Business Start Up Workshop 27 Mar 2012 - 09:30 - 28 Mar 2012 - 12:30 Fyne Homes, Rothesay
A practical basic book-keeping workshop A practical basic book-keeping workshop 14 Mar 2012 - 09:30 - 12:30 Menzies House, Oban
Business Gateway A practical basic book-keeping workshop 8 Mar 2012 - 09:30 - 12:30 Argyll Hotel, Inveraray
Business Gateway Business Start Up Workshop 29 Feb 2012 - 09:30 - 1 Mar 2012 - 12:30 Municipal Buildings, Oban
Business Gateway Meet the Advisor - Business Gateway 13 Mar 2012 - 09:00 - 17:00 Municipal Buildings, Oban
Business Gateway Meet the Advisor - Business Gateway 27 Feb 2012 - 10:00 - 15:30 Argyll Voluntary Action, Campbeltown