United Kingdom Tax Agency Issues Press Release on Mandatory Registration Requirements for Tax Advisors

The United Kingdom HM Revenue and Customs May 14 issued a press release on mandatory registration requirements for tax advisors under the Modernizing and Mandating Tax Advisor Registration (MMTAR) initiative. The press release includes that: 1) from May 18, tax advisors paid to interact with the Tax Agency on behalf of clients, including those based overseas, must register under a new digital system replacing existing processes; 2) the online registration will be implemented in phases between May 18, 2026, and March 31, 2027, for different categories of advisors, with each group having three months to apply; 3) registration is free, ...