Small Business Accountants

How do I setup a Direct Debit to HMRC?

UK businesses and individuals can set up a Direct Debit to pay HMRC through their Government Gateway account for PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, and Making Tax Digital liabilities. A single instruction can be used for recurring automatic collection, or a one-off Direct Debit can be created for each payment. Allow three working days for the first payment, which cannot be within three days of the due date.

How do I setup a Direct Debit to HMRC? - GoForma Small Business | UK Accountants & Tax Advisors
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<p>You can set up a Direct Debit through your HMRC <a href="https://www.access.service.gov.uk/login/signin/creds" target="_blank">online account</a> (you'll need to use your <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/utr-numbers-what-how-where" target="_blank">UTR number</a>). If you're setting up a Direct Debit for the first time, you'll need to allow five working days for the Direct Debit to be set up.</p>

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