Second tax adviser registration window now open

HMRC has opened the second phase of mandatory tax adviser registration, with eligible advisers required to register by 18th November 2026. Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out. Advisers with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts, but without an agent services account (ASA), now need to register. Advisers who … Continue reading Second tax adviser registration window now open →

Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities

HMRC are introducing the requirements to register in stages. From 18th May 2026, HMRC will introduce an online registration system for agent services accounts to register as tax adviserz. If a payroll service already has an agent services account, they will not need to register again. However, HMRC will contact them through the agent services … Continue reading Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities →

Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance

As part of announcements in the Spring Statement 2025, the government have launched a further consultation seeking views on whether HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) powers are effective in dealing with non-compliance facilitated by some tax advisers. It will be of particular interest to tax advisers, their clients or potential clients and tax and accountancy professional … Continue reading Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance →