Introduction to registration for online services
Registration for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Online Services is straightforward and uses safeguards to protect your privacy and ensure your details are secure.
Why register for online services?
Depending on the service, you can:
- opt to send and receive secure communications
- view a breakdown of your payments made and liabilities including interest and penalties
- change your personal details (address, telephone number and email)
- claim a repayment if HMRC owe you money
- receive email reminders to submit returns
- submit a return without an Activation Code (PIN) (only applicable to VAT Returns)
- make payments electronically
What do I have to do?
Before you start, make sure that you have all of your relevant references together in front of you.
Go to the homepage of HMRC's website www.hmrc.gov.uk and, from the 'Do it online' section on the left, follow the 'Register (new users)' link.
On the next page click on 'Register'.
You will be asked to select the customer group you belong to followed by the specific service(s) you want to use.
