Hi everyone,
My name's Maggie, I'm AAT qualified and i've a got around 18 years experience in Purchase Ledger and treasury.
I'm wondering if anyone would be able to give me a dummies guide to setting up to do some paid bookeeping and payroll on the side.
I've been researching the steps I need to take but am finding it a bit confusing knowing what order things need to be done in.
As I understand, I need to:
- Register with HMRC as an agent.
- Register for AML supervision.
- Create an agent services account.
- Register as self employed.
I find the guidance on HMRC website quite confusing. Do I need a UTC before I can apply to be an agent?
Please be kind any clear advise would be grately received.
Many thanks
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Yes, you'll need to register for self employment before becoming an agent. Payroll and VAT are relatively simple to set up, I would request a ASA once you have your VAT agent ID.
SA & CT are a little bit more complicated. You will need to write to HMRC and request the agent ID's. Can take 6-8 weeks to do.
More details here and what you need to include in letter. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/client-authorisation-an-overview
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