If you need an agent authorisation for Self Assessment to be effective before 31 January 2012, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggests that you apply for agent authorisation online by 16 January or post form 64-8 by 27 December. Applications for Self Assessment registration should be posted by 20 December.
This table shows the estimated turnaround times that HMRC aims to achieve based on current work plans and transaction volume forecasts.
Please note that this is not an estimate of how long it takes HMRC to process your application. Instead, HMRC is providing an estimate of the ‘end to end’ turnaround time - that is, how long you should allow after posting your form to HMRC for your authorisation/application to become effective, or for you to receive any relevant outputs.
Transaction |
Form |
Please allow |
|---|---|---|
Online agent authorisation |
n/a |
2 weeks |
Paper agent authorisation where there is an existing record |
64-8 |
5 weeks |
Self Assessment registrations (including those sent accompanying form 64-8) |
SA1, CWF1, SA400, SA401, SA402 or online equivalents |
6 weeks |
Please avoid contacting HMRC if your application falls within these turnaround times as this will divert resources away from processing applications.
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