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You’ll need to register and sign in to use HMRC’s online services so you can access things like your Personal Tax Account. Existing customers will use a Government Gateway account, but this sign-in route is gradually being replaced by GOV.UK One Login.
If you need to set up a new Government Gateway account, here’s what you need to do:
Once you complete these steps you’ll receive a unique 12-digit Government Gateway User ID, which you can use to access and register for other digital services.
You will also need to share your Government Gateway ID with your accountant if you want them to act on your behalf as your agent.
Just be aware that registering for a Gateway account doesn’t automatically enrol you for other online services – you will need to sign up for these separately!
Once your ID has been created, you can use your new account to set up other services such as signing up for Self Assessment tax returns. You might also see an option to set up an Agent account, which allows you to appoint an agent to act on your behalf with HMRC.
Setting up a Government Gateway account is usually a straightforward process. You’ll need:
HMRC advise businesses to use one Government Gateway account to register for all of the taxes you need to pay in relation to your business. If you operate multiple limited companies though, it’s worth creating a separate Government Gateway account for each one, helping you (and HMRC) to stay organised.
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Hi, what are the benefits of keeping them separate for individual and self-assessment, if any? Does having 2 accounts mean there may be any discrepancies in the amount of tax you have to pay or anything like that?