mybusinessrates.gov.uk/wales the official government website

VOA
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for assessing rateable values, which are used by local authorities to calculate business rates bills.
www.voa.gov.uk

Find your local Valuation Office

 

Welsh Assembly Government
The Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for developing and implementing policy for local taxation in Wales.
www.wales.gov.uk

 

VTS
The Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) in Wales is an executive non-departmental public body. The VTS is sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government and is accountable for its activities and performance to Parliament through the Secretary of State. The aim of the VTS is ‘to provide staff, accommodation and other support staff and general advice to Valuation Tribunals in Wales to secure their efficient and independent operation.’
www.valuation-tribunals-wales.gov.uk

 

RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body for those involved in land, valuation, real estate, construction and environmental issues.
The RICS has a helpline (0870 333 1600) offering free advice, for the first half-hour, from a local rating surveyor.
RICS Wales website

 

IRRV
The Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) is the professional body for local taxation, benefits and valuation. It promotes best practice and supports the professional activities of its members working in government and commerce.
www.irrv.org.uk

 

RSA
The Rating Surveyors' Association (RSA) is a professional organisation representing the interests of experienced Chartered Surveyors who specialise in the field of business rates.
www.ratingsurveyorsassociation.org

 

Local Authorities
Local Authorities are responsible for working out business rates bills, giving any relief that may be due, and collecting the money.

List of local authorities in Wales