HMRC services: sign in or register

3. Register for HMRC online services

You get a login for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online services when you register for tax online.

You register when you tell HMRC that you:

• want a personal tax account
• are an individual who needs to send a Self Assessment tax return (for example to report rental, investment or self-employment income)
• have set up a limited company, or other organisation that needs to pay Corporation Tax

You also register when you tell HMRC that your business needs to:

• operate PAYE because you’ve started to employ people
• charge VAT because your taxable turnover is over £83,000

Registering for other taxes

You can browse for other HMRC taxes and services.

If you currently send paper tax returns

You can register to file your returns online instead of sending paper forms.

Agents

If you’re a tax agent or adviser, you can use HMRC online services on behalf of your clients.

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