HMRC is withdrawing the paper form VAT 484 used to notify changes to a trader’s VAT registration information.
From 5 August 2024, changes will need to be made either:
– by a trader’s agent through their Agent Services Account, or
– through a trader’s own business VAT online (gateway) account.
However, changes to bank details or contact email addresses will only be possible through a traders own business gateway account and not by agents.
The new process should make updates ‘quicker, more secure and avoid any unnecessary delays’ say HMRC, but it will mean that changes sent by letter or by using the old form (VAT484) will not be accepted.
Exceptions
Those who do not have access to HMRC’s digital services should contact HMRC by phone and ask for assistance through the ‘needs extra support’ service.
Those who are taking over someone else’s VAT responsibilities should also contact HMRC to make the changes via a form.
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