HMRC Registration Service

Accusolve is an AAT AML-supervised UK accountancy practice. Our support starts with your business activities and existing records, so you can understand the registrations and deadlines relevant to your circumstances.

Which Registrations Might My Business Need?

Not every business needs every registration. Company status, staff payments, taxable turnover, construction work and international goods movements all affect the answer. We help new companies after UK company formation and established businesses reviewing their setup.

Corporation Tax

A limited company registered through Companies House is usually set up for Corporation Tax at the same time unless dormant. If Corporation Tax services were not set up at incorporation, add them when the company starts doing business. We check existing references and services first, then help with any required updates; see GOV.UK Corporation Tax setup guidance.

An active company within the charge to Corporation Tax must tell HMRC within 3 months of starting its tax accounting period. This is distinct from incorporation and later return or payment deadlines. We review the activity start date and HMRC status using HMRC's trading and non-trading guidance.

Employer PAYE

Where employer registration is required, it is normally needed before the first payday. HMRC normally does not allow registration more than 2 months before staff will be paid. We review the planned pay arrangements, prepare the registration and can agree payroll and reporting support. See HMRC's employer registration guidance.

VAT

For UK-established businesses, registration is generally required when taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in the last 12 months or is expected to exceed £90,000 in the next 30 days alone. Voluntary registration below the threshold needs a review of its costs and obligations. Use our UK-established business VAT registration service, or our separate overseas business VAT guidance if established outside the UK.

CIS Where Applicable

The Construction Industry Scheme may apply when paying subcontractors for construction work. Contractors within CIS must register; subcontractor registration affects the deductions made from payments. We assess your role and support the relevant registration and agreed reporting arrangements.

EORI for Goods Movements

An EORI is a customs identification number, separate from Corporation Tax, PAYE or VAT registration. Importers and exporters may need one depending on the goods route and their role. We can help review the relevant GB or XI EORI application requirements.

Self Assessment Where Applicable

Being a director does not, on its own, mean you need Self Assessment. Untaxed income, dividends, gains, an HMRC notice or other circumstances may create a filing requirement. We can review your position and arrange Self Assessment registration and return support where needed.

What We Need From You

• Business structure, company number where applicable and existing HMRC references
• Trading activities, start dates and any HMRC correspondence
• Expected turnover, staff payments and first payday where relevant
• Construction contracts or import/export details where relevant
• Identity and business evidence requested for the agreed applications

Government Gateway and Agent Authorisation

You retain control of your Government Gateway account and credentials. We can guide your setup and arrange agent authorisation where supported. Do not send passwords; access is arranged through the relevant authorised process.

How HMRC Registration Support Works

1. Review your activities, current registrations and relevant deadlines.
2. Agree the applications or updates needed and gather supporting records.
3. Prepare the information for your approval and submit through the appropriate process.
4. Help address HMRC queries, review confirmations and agree any ongoing filing support.

HMRC may request further evidence and processing times vary. We explain the next steps and responsibilities without promising an approval date.