Excise Movement and Control System: general enquiries

Email or call HMRC for information about the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS)

Email

Email your query about the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS): emcs.helpdesk@hmrc.gov.uk

If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

If your enquiry is about the registration or enrolment process for the EMCS service contact Excise Movement and Control System: online services.

Phone

Call HMRC for help with queries about the EMCS.

If your enquiry is about the registration or enrolment process for the EMCS service contact Excise Movement and Control System: online services.

Telephone: 0300 200 3700

Opening times: Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm. Closed bank holidays.

Find out about call charges

How to register and use the Excise Movement and Control System
Receiving, storing and moving excise goods

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2025