MHRC "Director's Questionnare"

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HMRC have sent a new director client of mine  a "Director's questionnaire" for him to complete (I've never seen one before).

The very first thing on the letter is:

"Self-employed as a director

You've told us that you're self-employed as a director."

Erm.What? Surely someone at HMRC must know the difference?

No question here, just wanted to share ...

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By SteveHa
14th Aug 2018 14:40

Letter, or email? Check its authenticity.

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By atleastisoundknowledgable...
14th Aug 2018 14:47

Letter. Seems legit to me from looking at it.

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By bernard michael
14th Aug 2018 14:53

What sort of questions are being asked. Any financial???
You can usually spot a scam by the stupid use of wording. That appears to be the case here
I suggest you handle the matter initially by phoning HMRC

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By atleastisoundknowledgable...
14th Aug 2018 14:59

it has the correct director's address & NINO.
Questions (abbreviated by me):
Are you a director? Yes/No
Business name if self-employed?
Company name?
Trading Address?
No you have a separate self-employed business? Yes/No
If you don't think that you are self employed for Class 2 NICs purposes, why?

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By Paul D Utherone
14th Aug 2018 14:58

Did they complete a CWF1 instead of an SA1? Just clutching at straws really, otherwise 'what the flipping flip?'

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By atleastisoundknowledgable...
14th Aug 2018 15:11

Paul D Utherone wrote:

Did they complete a CWF1 instead of an SA1?

Possibly. TBH our office junior did it, so who knows. I'll make suer we use the SA1 in the future!

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By bernard michael
14th Aug 2018 15:05

It appears to be better than you originally made out
"Are you a director yes/no"
Were you answer no the rest clicks into place
They're trying to find out whether your client is a director of a ltd company or self employed.
Perfectly reasonable

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By atleastisoundknowledgable...
14th Aug 2018 15:16

"Self-employed as a director

You've told us that you're self-employed as a director."

appears in the narrative before the question section.

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By SteveHa
14th Aug 2018 15:11

I agree. It looks like HMRC trying to clarify rather than fishing for info. I assume that this is a real letter rather than a form letter.

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By lionofludesch
14th Aug 2018 16:19

"Erm.What? Surely someone at HMRC must know the difference?"

Sure. They're wondering if you do.

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By Moonbeam
15th Aug 2018 22:13

Yesterday a client sent me a snapshot of the front page of this document, which appears to be kosher, even if there is no such thing as a self employed director.
Client has been self-employed for the last 2 years and has just been made a director of a limited company, running an unconnected business. I assumed HMRC want to make sure of the facts because this situation is slightly unusual.

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By Jennifer Adams
16th Aug 2018 17:11

The letter is 'kosher'. A client of mine rang HMRC asking for a UTR and was sent such a 'Director' letter but importantly at the top is the UTR number.
I'd ignore it and apply for authorisation using the UTR.
There will be no penalty for non submission.
And no... HMRC dont know the difference!!

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