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Support for business community - Coronavirus
Scotland Loves Local – Aberdeenshire
The council encourages all Aberdeenshire businesses to back the Scotland Loves Local – Aberdeenshire campaign by downloading the logo and using it in your own individual applications to promote your business.
The council encourages all Aberdeenshire businesses to back the Scotland Loves Local – Aberdeenshire campaign by downloading the logo and using it in your own individual applications to promote your business.
With the escalation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to reassure the businesses and communities of Aberdeenshire that we are working on your behalf to minimise the negative impact on the economy. We are liaising closely with both the UK and Scottish governments and will continue to do so as the situation develops. From this, we aim to develop a transferable action plan that will help us to assist our businesses and residents.
Together with our partner organisations, we will work, as far as is practically possible, to lessen the negative impact that is being felt from the effects of COVID-19. We appreciate that this is a very difficult time for your business and we are here to support you.
We also share updates as they become available on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have a specific request and wish to contact a member of the Aberdeenshire Economic Development team, please email econdev@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
View advice on reopening a business. The information is supported by officers from a number of services in the council, such as Trading Standards, Area Teams and Economic Development. The 'one stop' mailbox where all enquiries can be sent is easinglockdownsupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.
Essential services and key workers
View guidance on essential services and key workers.
Business grants
Find out about COVID-19 Strategic Framework Business Fund.
Returning to workplace guidance
View advice on reopening a business and guidance for employers and employees on how to work safely.
Sector specific support
View support available for specific sectors such as food businesses, tourism, oil and gas sector, seafood, third sector, creative community and small bed and breakfasts.
Employees
View information on job retention scheme and statutory sick pay. View details about the Kickstart job placement scheme.
Self-employed
View support available for self-employed.
Loan schemes
View information on loan schemes available for businesses.
Tax
View information on VAT deferral, time-to-pay and IR35 off payroll deferral.
Recovery
View information on business recovery support such as Future Fund.
Other sources of support
View alternative sources of support available. Find out more about eviction and protection for renters.