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The form is used to register for the 2023 Central Rating List check and challenge service in England and Wales in order to check and challenge a 2023 central list business rates valuation. Wales.

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T048: register to use this service - Central List

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W-T048 Register to use this service - Central List (Welsh)

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The T048 form is used to register for the 2023 Central Rating List check and challenge service in England and WalesWales. in order to check and challenge a 2023 Central Rating List business rates valuation.

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Find out more about the the check and challenge service for for properties in local rating lists.

This service applies to England and Wales only. Business rates appeals are handled differently in in Scotland and  and Northern Ireland .

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Updates to this page

Published 8 November 2018
Last updated 1916 AprilJanuary 2023 2025 + show all updates
  1. Clearer guidance added.

  2. The PDF attachments have been updated.

  3. Updated to include Wales in the 2023 rating list

  4. Clarity on which properties are in the Central Rating List and a link to information on checking and challenging properties in local rating lists.

  5. First published.

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