How long to wait for VAT authorisation pin number

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It usually takes about 2 weeks for new clients to receive their pin numbers from HMRC to authorise my firm as agent for income or corporation tax matters.  I requested authorisation to act as agent for VAT on 3 June for 2 clients & as yet neither client has received the pin code.   As some of my clients have this month received their notification to complete a tax return, & this was dated April, I am wondering if there is a new system for HMRC post which is not working.   Alternatively do the codes for VAT authorisation always take a bit longer nowadays?

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By SXGuy
25th Jun 2019 15:53

Last ones I sent took just over 2 weeks.

However I now have another issue with a new vat registration client. Trying to issue authorisation but it keeps saying failed. I've checked double and triple checked the details and they are all correct but it won't send.

Only ever had this issue once before and hmrc told me to register a client tax account and use that instead which is clearly not the answer.

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By Matrix
26th Jun 2019 13:25

You need to check it all again. It will go through eventually. I was waiting for the VAT reg certificate and thought I would guess some dates, like 31 Mar, 1 April etc and it turned out to be 22 Mar so was never going to get it right. Could it be the postcode or box figure?

OP - I have just applied so will let u know, usually is 2 weeks. I would hope so since these are the ones who will need signing up for MTD as soon as authorised.

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By TessaW
26th Jun 2019 12:46

Thanks - looks as though they have got lost. Tiresome - will try again.

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By TessaW
26th Jun 2019 15:01

Client has just passed on the pin number to me - received nearly 2 weeks ago. Apologies to HMRC.

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