EU VAT refund online process: Agent registration

HMRC have opened the agent registration process, in advance of the online EU VAT refund service coming into effect on 1 January 2010.

The initial enrolment process is similar to that for other online services, where the activation PIN is issued by post. Once the registration is activated, agents can then set up individual client authorisations. Several items of a client's VAT details are needed at this point.

A unique authorisation code is then issued by post, which needs to be entered within 30 days of issue. More details can befound on HMRCs website, at:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/news/vat-eu-changes.htm

Agents with clients making regular EU refund applications are advised to register as soon as possible, to avoid delays in making claims.