Mandatory HMRC Agent Registration Part 1 – Getting Started Before May 2026

OBJECTIVES

This session will equip accountants with the knowledge and practical steps needed to comply with HMRC’s new mandatory agent registration regime ahead of its introduction in May 2026. Attendees will learn who must register, what eligibility conditions apply, and how the new rules link to the HMRC Standard for Agents. The session will also explore the operational impact on accountancy practices, including governance, risk management, and preparing internal systems and workflows.

KEY TOPICS

• Understanding HMRC’s new mandatory tax adviser registration requirements
• Who is in scope, key exemptions, and how the rules apply in practice
• Registration conditions, senior manager responsibilities, and ongoing obligations
• The HMRC Standard for Agents and what “meeting minimum standards” means
• Practical readiness planning, compliance risks, and client communication

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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