Getting a code to be appointed

Why are these codes not arriving from HMRC

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I have ordered three codes recently, one was a second request, but none has arrived at my clients' address. Are others finding this, or am I just unlucky

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By Jholm
28th Aug 2019 10:15

I assume the request was successful? If so, it suggests HMRC have the right address (or at least postcode). It's possible they may have a different house number/building name. Otherwise, it sounds like you may just be unlucky.

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By Wanderer
28th Aug 2019 10:24

They tend to arrive ten days after the request, make sure you give them this timescale.
A couple applied for recently (1 VAT & 1 PAYE, different clients) have arrived with no issues.
Also just make sure you are aware that the application is a two step process online to get the code sent out. It's easy to overlook the second step.

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By johnhemming
28th Aug 2019 10:31

There are other routes towards being appointed as an agent that should take a lot less time (minutes rather than 10 days). In theory it is possible to be appointed as an agent by someone who has not yet created their own gateway. I have not managed to see that work yet, however.

One is the GUI on the ASA and the other is the Agents API.

I know the validation at HMRC is a lot more picky for this than other systems for obvious reasons as I have had discussions with them about individual cases.

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By atleastisoundknowledgable...
28th Aug 2019 21:53

johnhemming wrote:

There are other routes towards being appointed as an agent that should take a lot less time (minutes rather than 10 days). In theory it is possible to be appointed as an agent by someone who has not yet created their own gateway. I have not managed to see that work yet, however.

One is the GUI on the ASA and the other is the Agents API.

Hate to sound all Luddite-ish, but can you give some more detail? Step-by-step idiot-wise?

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By johnhemming
29th Aug 2019 08:46

I think what I need to do is to produce a video. I am away from my office at the moment, but will aim to do this next week.

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By johnhemming
02nd Sep 2019 09:40

I have done a video which looks at the two ways of doing the new - fast - appointment system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WD-CW_wFDg

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By SWAccountant
28th Aug 2019 14:11

Or maybe your client is just stupid and/or can't be bothered/isn't paying attention to their post.

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By justsotax
28th Aug 2019 14:20

had the same problem recently....in a stupid client vs HMRC...I would still point my suspicious finger in the direction of HMRC....I wouldn't be surprised if they only allow 1 in 3 applications to be issued in order to save on post.....

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