OBJECTIVES

This session provides a timely recap of HMRC's mandatory agent registration regime ahead of 31 December 2026, when HMRC begins inviting existing agents to provide the required information. Attendees will see a step-by-step walkthrough of the registration process for new agents, showing exactly what information HMRC requires at each stage. The session also explains which agent credentials give access to which HMRC agent services, the options available for clients to authorise their agent, and how firms can navigate the introduction of multi-factor authentication.

KEY TOPICS

Recap of the mandatory agent registration regime: who must register and when
The 31 December milestone: HMRC's invitation to existing agents
Screenshot walkthrough of registering a new practice
Agent credentials explained: which logins give access to which agent services
Client authorisation options: agent services account, digital handshake and alternatives
Preparing for two-factor authentication (2FA) / multi-factor authentication (MFA)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Partners, managers and staff responsible for tax compliance, HMRC agent interaction, practice governance and regulatory oversight within an accountancy practice.

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