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This version is in beta - expect some breaking changes.
Business Rates API
| Available in Sandbox | Yes - private trial |
|---|---|
| Sandbox base URL | https://test-api.service.hmrc.gov.uk |
| Available in Production | Yes - private trial |
| Production base URL | https://api.service.hmrc.gov.uk |
Overview
This API provides endpoints related to Business Rates.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) sets the rateable value of a property. Local councils use this to calculate a business rates bill for that property.
Before using this API please ensure you have registered with the VOA for Business Rates via the website.
In sandbox this API currently allows you to:
- search for properties
- view the summary valuations for a property
- view the property links for your organisation
- view the property links for your clients, if you are an agent
- claim properties for your organisation
- view the detailed valuation of your properties
- view the detailed valuation of your clients properties, if you are an agent
- create a check case for one of your properties
- upload evidence to support a check case
In production this API currently allows you to:
- search for properties
- view the summary valuations for a property
- view the property links for your organisation
- view the property links for your clients, if you are an agent
- claim properties for your organisation
- view the detailed valuation of your properties
- view the detailed valuation of your clients properties, if you are an agent
- request changes to property or valuation details
Read more
To see the complete documentation for this API and join the private trial, contact support.
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