Registration as an agent

Hello
I registered as an agent a while back, however I have not received anything from HMCE confiming this. I have tried using the registration numbers I was given to register to file returns electroncially but it won't let me.
I have tried to find the page where I registered as an agent in the first place but can't find it. Does anyone have the link? I find it difficult to call them in the day as I have 2 small children.
Thanks for your help
Rachel
I registered as an agent a while back, however I have not received anything from HMCE confiming this. I have tried using the registration numbers I was given to register to file returns electroncially but it won't let me.
I have tried to find the page where I registered as an agent in the first place but can't find it. Does anyone have the link? I find it difficult to call them in the day as I have 2 small children.
Thanks for your help
Rachel
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try that Rachel.
Sry i mis understood your first message, you said about filing electronically- hence the online registration, 64-8 details can be found here
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/workingtogether/agent-authorisation.htm
Hi Rachel
I seem to recall I had to do this over the phone. I then had to wait for a few days before I received specific codes which enabled me act as agent for various services. I was then able to activate those services online.
It was a terribly long winded process! It sounds like you may have to get in touch with the original area/team that you spoke with to register.
Hope you manage to get it sorted.
Would anyone be so kind to write step by step instructions for registering as an agent?
Thanks
i think it differs slightly between each one, i remember when i registered i was sent a couple of sets of codes from the Government gateway service ,to enable me to logon one a registration number...on a nice shinney card and one a long hidden code (much like the pin numbers from your bank)....but was such a long time ago...
https://online.hmrc.gov.uk/registration/agent
If not I would suggest just filling out a 64-8 when you have a client and you should get allocated a reference.
Burg
slackda just sa thanks for your help
burg would that work? I am trying mainly to get a reference for that form.
Thanks all
Agents wishing to use the Self Assessment Online service for their clients must already be registered as an agent for Self Assessment with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC will have issued you with a 'Self-Assessment Agent Reference' that you must enter when registering for SA Online. " Quote from HMRC
Thank you
in that case, i would probably just apply for a new one.....if you get no luck with the email.
It has been suggested on here before
Sorry 'should' call you
Burg
Hi Rachel
I think I must have been lucky because it was very straightforward when I registered. However this was in 2007 and things may have gone downhill since then.
There is a person called the Agent Maintainer (some claim a mythical beast) but I have actually spoken to one. Anyway, this is the phone number for the one in Suffolk (or was) 0845 366 7824. She was very helpful and I'm sure if you haven't quite got things in the right order she'd be able to help. Hopefully the number is still correct....
I hope this helps.
Christ. Are you a HMRC VIP?!
They really do exist?
Burg
I had this problem a few months ago. The best approach will be to fill in a 64-8. Then they will send you your agent ref number. Without the agent reference number you cannot register anything online, anyway i tried for months with no luck. But after i completed the 64-8 and I had the reference number everything ws ok.
Good luck
Hi Burg
Just a fluke. Maybe they help every one millionth phone caller and I got lucky.
Regards
https://myaccount.gateway.gov.uk/RegisterOrLogon.aspx?gwcategory=agent&gwv=1.0&gwrealm=http://www.gateway.gov.uk/myaccount/2007/07&gwlang=en-GB&gwreply=http://www.gateway.gov.uk/Default.aspx
the link re registering as an agent. Then goverment gateway sends your id. then you need to activate that on hmrc website.
if it has been over 28 days since you registered your activation pin has most probably expired and you will need to repeat the process. ive found the link explaining see above.
I have had a response to my e-mail telling me to call 0845 366 7837 which is a couple of digits different to the one Anne (thanks Anne btw) has given but looks in the same ball park. Anne I am in Cambridgeshire so not too far away.
Thanks again and a biG grrrrrrrrrr to HMRC
Why the post it?
There is a box for entering agent details on the 64-8 you know?!
If I recall correctly, when I set up on my own I submitted a 64-8 with my own details on and then called up HMRC a couple of weeks later and asked for the agent reference number.
64-8s are processed a lot quicker these days so you should be able to call up next week and get your reference.
Looks like I will be going down the 64-8 route.
Hi
If you want to speak to someone in the CAAT then this is the number 0845 9158 582. I used this number myself over the last couple of weeks so is still current.
Hope this helps.
Any help would be appreciate. Thanks
Thank You Rachel will try that number but at the moment it is busy or noone answers it
After long time ringing...got no answer and handset's battery has gone...
Though that kind of approach from public bodies happens only in Poland but now....
I am going to send the 64-8 form anyway. There is afield to fill Agent's code but obviously dont have any of them yet so what then? Just send it as it is?
Thanks for any advices