Completion occured on 21/3. I want to file the SDLT1 form but was dismayed to see these are not readily available as they each contain a unique barcode. Applying by post takes 10-15 working days so I have therefore registered for Stamp Taxes online which can take 10 working days for a registration code to be issued. Client has money available and we have all information but am now at mercy of Stamp Duty Office. Hence why I need to know if the 14 days deadline for filing the form relates to working days or not. I cant find anything in the legislation which confirms or denies. All help appreciated.
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SDLT manual states it is 14 days not 14 working days and gives an example of a transaction date of 1st March having a notification date of 15th March https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/stamp-duty-land-tax-manual/sdlt....
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