- HMRC has made changes to agent authorisation for VAT in the UK
- The old method of authorising agents via the online agent authorisation service has been removed
- Agents must now use the HMRC Agent Service Account and perform a “digital handshake” to link to a taxpayer
- The digital handshake involves the agent sending an authorisation request link to the taxpayer, who then has 21 days to confirm
- Any authorisation codes generated before 16th February 2024 must be used by 18th March 2024
- HMRC can provide assistance for any issues with the new authorisation process
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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