Obtaining agent codes
HMRC have issued revised instructions regarding obtaining a national agent code for self assessment. With immediate effect code requests and changes in details should be sent in writing to:
HM Revenue & Customs
Central Agent Authorisation Team
Agent Maintainer
Benton ParkView
Longbenton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE98 1ZZ
Agents based abroad, including those in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man should send requests to HM Revenue & Customs, CAR Residency, Abroad Agent Maintainer, St Johns House, Unit 353 Merton Road, Liverpool , L75 1BB.
New agent codes will be sent by mail and are to be used when completing the agent authorisation form 64-8. Forms which do not include a National Insurance number or Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) will be returned to the agent unprocessed.