Rural payments: if the structure of your business is changing
You need to tell the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) if the structure of your business is changing.
Applies to England
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If:
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a partner is joining or leaving the business
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you are splitting an existing business into 2 or more businesses
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you are merging 2 or more businesses into 1
you need to call RPA on 03000 200 301 and we will explain what to do next. We may ask you to fill in a ‘New Business Questionnaire IACS 27’ and send it to us. You may also need to fill in a ‘Separate Business Questionnaire (IACS 26)’ form.
If you are splitting a business into 2 or more businesses, fill in a ‘Separate Business Questionnaire (IACS26)’ form and send it to us. You can also use this to tell us if you are involved in more than 1 business registered with us.
If you’ve made structural changes to your business, or you’re involved in more than 1 business, we may have to change your Single Business Identifier (SBI). We will consider:
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the business structure
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if the business or any business members have an interest in any other farming business
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who is farming the land and applying for payment
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the percentage shareholding
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who has ultimate responsibility for long-term and/or day to day decisions and transactions between the businesses
Contact RPA
Email ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Helpline 03000 200 301