Ok I am not sure if I am being a bit stupid..... (just getting over the flu and still have a thick head!)
I am a registered agent for a partnership & they want to apply to be VAT registered. I have to sign into the Gateway, then I need to authorise them again as a client, providing their VAT registration number... which they don't have as they are not yet registered!
I have gone round in circles, can anyone point me in the right direction, or can I just ring them up and register?
Go into your agent account and click on register for HMRC Taxes. Follow the procedure, and you can register the partnership for VAT. Once they have their VAT number, go back into Agent account and authorise client for VAT. Once they get their code you can enter it in and you can then file VAT returns for them through your agent account.
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John
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