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Scottish legislation advice

Find the latest legislation advice. From short-term lets to visitor levy and Fair Work to package travel regulations.

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Understanding and following key legislation will help you to run your business smoothly.

Read our guidance to understand the rules around some of the key legislation, including short term lets, the new visitor levy and how package travel regulations might impact you.

Learn more about copyright around playing TV and music, meeting the Fair Work framework and telling visitors about the Electronic Travel Authorisation.

This list isn't exhaustive so make sure to check for other relevant legislation for businesses you may need to comply with.

Understand the legislation guidance

Short-term let legislation

Find out about Scotland’s short-term lets legislation, a licensing scheme designed to regulate the short-term rental market.

Article
3 minute read

Visitor levy advice and information

Find out about the visitor levy, new legislation which gives local authorities the power to implement a levy on overnight accommodation charges.

Article
12 minute read

Package travel regulations

Find out how the package travel regulations can apply if you collaborate with another business to sell a product.

Guide
4 minute read

Copyright legislation

Find out about the different types of licenses you may need for your business.

Article
3 minute read

Fair Work rights

Fair Work aims to balance the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees by creating benefits for everyone.

Article
3 minute read

Electronic Travel Authorisation

Understand and promote the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital authorisation that grants individuals permission to travel to the UK.

Article
3 minute read

Net zero legislation

Explore how Scotland's net zero legislation transforms tourism, covering carbon budgets, energy efficiency, low-carbon transport & waste management.

Guide
5 minute read

Equality guidance

Guidance for employers, business owners and organisations on the Equality Act, unlawful discrimination and the gender pay gap.

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Setting up a business

Find all of the general advice you need to begin a business in Scotland. From 1-2-1 supplied by Business Gateway to advice on managing staff, finances and marketing, this list of advice articles and how-to guides will help you get what you need.

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