Applying for an agent code with HMRC - what turnaround time?

Applying for an agent code with HMRC - what...

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I've recently set up my practice and obviously need an agent code from HMRC for SA, CT, VAT, etc. For SA and CT you need to apply in writing, which I did about a week ago.

Now I know that I'm being a bit ambitious to expect to receive my code within a week, but how long have people waited to get their codes?

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By The Innkeeper
16th Sep 2011 14:46

how long is a piece of string

Twice the distance from the middle ( well it is Friday pm!!!)

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By Tony S
16th Sep 2011 14:54

Mine took 4 weeks

I set up practice earlier ths year.

Mine came in about 4 weeks.

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By Gladstone
16th Sep 2011 15:57

Took 2 months in my case.

It took 2 months in my case and finally I had to call them few times and get the number.  When I called the first time they claimed they didn't receive my letter, so had to post it again using recorded dly.

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By ChrisScullard
16th Sep 2011 16:38

You don't still have the number to hand do you?  I've been having a job finding it.

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By Eve 2206
17th Sep 2011 02:12

Mine took five weeks or thereabouts

They phoned me up after about five weeks to say they were posting it and their letter arrived about four days after that.

They were very helpful because I wasn't sure whether to have it in my own name or the name of my practice - I opted for the latter.

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By Bngifts
26th Jul 2012 18:09

Can you apply for additional agent codes for same company?

Hi

I want to keep the second branch separate from the head office. Anyone who could help me if I could apply for an additional agent code for my second branch?

I have contacted HMRC and they are saying I need to write them. So what would be the wording of the letter or if someone has any sample please share

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By AnneHawkins
17th Jul 2015 16:38

Agent Code Request

I am still waiting for my agents code. 9 Weeks now and I have put a complaint in via the agent telephone line.  Sent the first request recorded delivery.  I wish that I could run a business with no contact numbers

 

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