What are Authorised Agents?

An authorised agent is a qualified professional, such as an accountant or tax advisor, who has been granted permission by HMRC to act on behalf of a taxpayer or business for tax matters, filing returns, and handling correspondence with the tax authority.

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What are Authorised Agents?

<p>Through the agent authorisation process, a client is able to authorise an agent to deal with HMRC on their behalf. Further information is available on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/client-authorisation-an-overview" target="_blank">HMRC website</a>.</p>



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