Tax is something that everybody has an opinion on: it could be an influencer on TikTok, your mate from down the pub, or a registered tax adviser.
HMRC’s new tax advice register aims to change the way advice is given and ensures the advice given is good, legal and proper.
Once the registration window has finished, the only person you should receive any tax advice from should be a registered tax advisor, as they do know best. Better than your mate from the pub anyway!
On Monday 18 May 2026, HMRC rolled out a new registration requirement for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients.
This change creates a fair market for taxpayers and advisers who are already doing things correctly.
Registration is now done by one digital system and is free of charge.
For those offering payroll services, the registration window opens on 18 November 2026. It is expected that all advisers will be registered by 31 March 2027.
Tax is something that everybody must consider and it must be done properly to avoid fines, HMRC penalties and even legal action.
You should be adopting the best practices that keep yourself out of court and in HMRC’s good books.
Good tax advice will help you:
Getting in touch with a registered tax adviser will help you get the best tax advice.
Tax advice should only be given by companies and individuals that are a part of the register and all tax advisers should be a part of the register by 31 March 2027.
This means that the advice you may have been given from your mates or those TikTok influencers probably isn’t the best, that is, unless they are a registered tax advisor.
These new requirements ensure that any and all advice you get is correct and legal, as there is now a more regulated paper trail left behind.
Trust is an important thing when it comes to tax, so why not put your trust in someone who has the trust of HMRC to manage it?
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