Register with HMRC for an agent services account
Find out how to register with HMRC by post so you can create an agent services account.
To create an agent services account, you must first register with HMRC as a tax agent.
If you already have a HMRC online services account and have at least one authorised client (for Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE or VAT), you can immediately create an agent services account.
There’s a different way to apply for an agent services account if you’re not based in the UK.
Your application to access our services will be measured against HMRC Standard for Agents.
What you’ll need
You’ll have to provide the following information:
- full name
- trading name (if different)
- address that your business activities are carried out from (this cannot be a PO box address)
- telephone number
- email address
- National Insurance number
- Self Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) (you must provide this if you are a director with a UTR, a sole trader or a partner)
- partnership UTR, limited liability partnership UTR or company UTR (if applicable)
- company registration number (if applicable)
- VAT registration number (if applicable)
- employer PAYE reference (if applicable)
- details of which taxes you plan to deal with
If your business has multiple partners or directors, you’ll need to provide us with all of their:
- full names
- National Insurance numbers
- Self Assessment UTRs
You’ll also need details of your anti-money laundering supervision registration details including:
- who your supervisory authority is and documentary evidence (check with your supervisor what evidence you should provide)
- your anti-money laundering supervision registration number if HMRC is your anti-money laundering supervisory authority
Your application will be rejected if you do not provide the right documentation.
Where to send your information
Send your information by post to:
Agent Compliance Team
HM Revenue and Customs
United Kingdom
BX9 1ZE
We will not register you if you do not give the correct information or we’re not satisfied with the information you provide.
We will tell you if you’re registered within 28 days.
What happens next
When you’re registered with HMRC as an agent, you’ll be able to create an agent services account.
Last updated 28 February 2024 + show all updates
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Your application to access our services will be measured against HMRC Standard for Agents.
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