Visitorlevy.scot setup
How to Register on visitorlevy.scot and Add an Edinburgh Property
Direct answer
Register on visitorlevy.scot through the official account route that applies to you: business and non-domestic-rates users use bisaccount.scot, while users who are not paying non-domestic rates for the accommodation may use a personal mygovscot myaccount. After sign-in, use the local authority's unique property code to add and verify the accommodation before managing returns and payments.
Choose the correct official account
visitorlevy.scot is the official service for managing visitor levy properties, returns and payments. The Improvement Service explains that the sign-in route depends on the accommodation's circumstances.
- Use bisaccount.scot if you are registering as a business or are paying non-domestic rates for the accommodation.
- Use a personal mygovscot myaccount where you are not paying non-domestic rates for the accommodation.
- Do not create a second account simply because LevyTrack stores your preparation records separately.
Add and verify the property
After account registration, follow the visitorlevy.scot property flow and enter the unique property code supplied by the relevant local authority. The code links the property to the authority's levy administration, so contact the council if you have not received it or if the property details do not match.
Check the property name, address, council area and contact details before continuing. Keep the confirmation or reference with your LevyTrack property record.
Prepare before opening the return
The portal is the place to submit and pay; it is not a substitute for stay-level calculation and evidence. Before opening the return, reconcile accommodation-only revenue, protected bookings, capped-night revenue, exemptions, refunds and provider retention.
For Edinburgh's first return, the reporting period is 24 July to 30 September 2026, submission is during October and payment is due by 13 November. Use the first-return guide for the field-level preparation checklist.
Where LevyTrack fits
LevyTrack is a preparation and recordkeeping tool alongside visitorlevy.scot. It can help organise booking evidence, calculate council-specific amounts and reconcile a return, but the official portal remains the service for submitting figures and paying the council.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
What account do I need for visitorlevy.scot?
Business or non-domestic-rates users use bisaccount.scot. If you are not paying non-domestic rates for the accommodation, the official guidance points to a personal mygovscot myaccount.
Do I need a property code to add an Edinburgh property?
Yes. The local authority provides a unique property code used to add and verify the property in the official service.
Can LevyTrack submit my visitor levy return?
No. LevyTrack prepares and reconciles the evidence; visitorlevy.scot is the official service for submission and payment.
Should I register on visitorlevy.scot before preparing my figures?
Register early, but prepare the stay-level records and totals before starting the return so the portal figures can be supported and reconciled.
Sources and editorial checks
Primary sources were checked on 1 September 2026. LevyTrack separates confirmed rules from practical interpretation and reviews time-sensitive pages after official changes.
- Improvement Service visitor levy service
- Official visitorlevy.scot platform
- City of Edinburgh Council provider guide, version 2 (August 2026)
Read our editorial and corrections policy. This guide is operational information, not legal or tax advice.