Individual

Benefits of HMRC Online Services for individuals

Want to find out more about the online services we offer to individuals? The benefits of our online services include:

convenience - our services are available day or night so you can use them whenever it's convenient for you
security - you can be confident that your transactions are delivered and dealt with securely and in confidence
calculations are done for you instantly
you get an immediate online acknowledgement that we've received your communication
you can submit your VAT Returns immediately after enrolment without an Activation PIN
you can receive email reminders.

Registration for individuals
- Register as an individual
  
  To use our online services, follow the simple five-step registration process.
- How to Register & Enrol for VAT
- Registering for VAT Online allows you to submit your VAT Return or change your existing registration details. This section does not include information regarding registering your business for VAT. That information can be found by selecting VAT from the menu.
Services for individuals
- Child Benefit
  
  Complete a Child Benefit claim form on screen - you do not need to register in order to do this.
- Self Assessment
  
  File your Self Assessment Tax Return.
  
  Please note, the demonstrator uses examples from the 2007-08 Self Assessment Tax Return. The layout of the actual form for later years may differ slightly to that shown here.
- VAT