- From 19 January 2026, HMRC requires a VAT registration application reference number to enroll for VAT services online.
- The reference number is provided after online or paper VAT registration and starts with ‘0990’.
- This measure aims to prevent fraudsters from linking VAT numbers to fake Government Gateway accounts before legitimate businesses enroll.
- The new step adds security and helps prevent delays and complications caused by fraudulent account registrations.
Source: saffery.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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