{"id":34059,"date":"2025-12-18T10:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/?p=34059"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:16:57","slug":"uk-tax-advisers-face-mandatory-hmrc-registration-from-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/uk-tax-advisers-face-mandatory-hmrc-registration-from-may-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Tax Advisers Face Mandatory HMRC Registration from May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34059\" class=\"elementor elementor-34059\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b00cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b7b00cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ad04d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44ad04d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From May 2026, UK tax professionals will need HMRC registration before they can handle client interactions with the tax authority, following new government measures designed to elevate industry standards.<\/p><p>The mandatory registration system, which will be introduced through the Finance Bill 2025-26, represents a significant shift in how HMRC regulates tax professionals. The government is investing \u00a336 million to modernise existing registration services and create a single digital registration route.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99fe1c3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99fe1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a4422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46a4422\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registration becomes mandatory from May 2026 for all tax advisers interacting with HMRC on behalf of clients, with a three-month transition period starting 1 April 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firms must meet eligibility conditions,\u00a0including\u00a0up-to-date tax affairs, AML\u00a0supervision, and no\u00a0relevant sanctions or convictions, with senior\u00a0managers\u00a0also subject to checks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-compliance penalties start at \u00a35,000, rising to \u00a310,000 for repeat breaches, with senior managers personally liable for firm violations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HMRC estimates\u00a0approximately 85,000\u00a0tax agent businesses in the UK will be affected by the new requirements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ac190 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d6ac190\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd354a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd354a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6f54d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6f54d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who Must Register<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The requirements cover business entities providing professional tax services in any of three capacities: offering tax guidance,\u00a0representing\u00a0clients before HMRC, or preparing documentation that\u00a0determines\u00a0tax liabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advisers must be registered before any client-related contact with HMRC, whether through digital channels, telephone, postal correspondence, or return submissions.\u00a0The requirement applies regardless of whether the tax adviser or client is based in the UK or overseas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, several categories are exempt from registration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exemptions apply\u00a0to:\u00a0in-house tax staff managing only their employer&#8217;s affairs; software vendors with purely technical data exchange relationships; professionals dealing exclusively with customs and import VAT; VAT representatives; and advisers handling group tax matters or tribunal proceedings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eligibility Conditions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To obtain and\u00a0maintain\u00a0registration, tax advisers must satisfy multiple conditions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They must have no outstanding tax returns or tax payments, though time to pay arrangements being adhered to are acceptable\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax advisers cannot be subject to sanctions or measures imposed by HMRC relating to tax anti-avoidance activities or be subject to decisions by HMRC to refuse dealings with them<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional\u00a0requirements include having no unspent convictions for tax-related offences, not being disqualified as a director in the UK or any other\u00a0jurisdiction, and\u00a0not being subject to insolvency procedures where an insolvency practitioner is acting. Tax advisers must also meet standards\u00a0set\u00a0by HMRC and\u00a0maintain\u00a0registration with an anti-money laundering supervisory authority.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critically, these conditions apply not only to the firm but also to senior managers. HMRC defines senior managers as directors and shadow directors of body corporates, members exercising management functions in limited liability partnerships, shadow members of LLPs, and partners or those purporting to act as partners in partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HMRC has clarified that while firms must register as legal entities, checks will be applied to relevant individuals with genuine control over tax advice given by the firm. Most employees will not be subject to these checks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enforcement\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Penalties<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HMRC will have powers to\u00a0monitor\u00a0compliance and request information from registered tax advisers. Advisers must notify HMRC of any changes affecting their eligibility conditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The department can suspend or prohibit registration for non-compliance or where eligibility conditions are no longer met. Suspensions can be temporary or extended, while prohibitions can be permanent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For unregistered tax advisers, HMRC will issue a compliance notice. Failure to register following this notice will result in a penalty of \u00a35,000, rising to \u00a310,000 for repeat breaches within a two-year period. Penalties of \u00a310,000 will also apply where tax advisers act whilst subject to suspension or prohibition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where HMRC believes a contravention is attributable to the action or inaction of a senior manager, penalties will be raised against those individuals who will be personally liable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax advisers must also inform clients of any suspension lasting more than 30 days. This notification must be made within 60 days of the suspension\u00a0commencing, with failure to notify attracting a \u00a35,000 penalty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advisers can appeal HMRC decisions to a tribunal, but only after a review. Temporary reinstatement of registration is possible during appeals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afe483 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5afe483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional Resources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everything You Need to Know About Mandatory HMRC Registration for Tax Advisers:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/tax-advisers-must-register-with-hmrc-from-may-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax Advisers Must Register with HMRC: Deadlines &amp; Penalties<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Potential\u00a0\u00a32 Billion Tax\u00a0Shake-Up\u00a0for\u00a0Accountants:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/potential-2-billion-tax-shake-up-for-accountants-under-reeves-budget-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a32 Billion Tax\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shake-Up\u00a0for Accountants in Autumn\u00a0Budget |\u00a0FigsFlow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><li>FCA will Soon Become\u00a0the\u00a0Sole AML Supervisor.\u00a0What Does This\u00a0Mean for\u00a0You?:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/fca-takes-over-aml-supervision-what-this-means-for-your-accounting-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FCA Takes Ov<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">er AML Supervision: What This\u00a0Means for Accountants |\u00a0FigsFlow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Latest Changes in UK AML Rules Every\u00a0Accountant\u00a0Must Know:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/latest-changes-in-uk-aml-rules-every-accountant-should-be-aware-of\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Latest UK\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">AML Rules Explained: Are You at Risk?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li><li>ICAEW &amp; CIPFA Mergers\u00a0Near\u00a0Completion, What\u00a0Does This\u00a0Mean\u00a0For\u00a0You?:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/icaew-cipfa-merger-nears-completion-what-accountants-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ICAEW-CIPFA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Merger: How It Could Reshape\u00a0UK Accounting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7767db0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7767db0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8bae1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8bae1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The mandatory registration system represents a fundamental shift in how HMRC regulates tax professionals, with strong industry support from the 2024 consultation.<\/p><p>Tax advisers and senior managers should ensure full tax compliance ahead of the April 2026 deadline. Those in insolvency proceedings must assess whether they will remain ineligible beyond 1 April 2026.<\/p><p>HMRC has yet to publish detailed application procedures and documentation requirements. The new information sharing powers with regulatory bodies will strengthen oversight of tax advisory standards across the professional services sector.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From May 2026, UK tax professionals will need HMRC registration before they can handle client interactions with the tax authority, following new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":34071,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tocer_settings":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[78,69],"tags":[11],"class_list":["post-34059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-tax-advisers","tag-compliance"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34059","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34059"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34059\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34070,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34059\/revisions\/34070"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34059"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34059"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/figsflow.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34059"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}