Business rates: Wales adopts Check, Challenge Appeal process

Regulations have been passed in the Senedd which enable Wales to move to the Check, Challenge and Appeal process for business rates valuation.

The new system replaces making a proposal to alter the valuation of the non-domestic property.

From 01 April  ratepayers in Wales will be required to follow the Check Challenge Appeal process and will use the Valuation Office Agency’s Check and Challenge digital service. Ratepayers can set up a Business Rates Valuation Account to:

• Check the rateable value (RV) of their property
• Tell the VOA if their property details need changing
• Tell the VOA if they think their rateable value is too high
• Appoint an agent to deal with their business rates on their behalf

If you are a ratepayer in Wales, you will need to set up Business Rates Valuation Account and claim your property (or properties).

Any outstanding proposals or appeals on the 2017 rating list will be processed through the previous system of appeals.