HMRC will be removing the paper VAT registration form from 13 November. This comes as the tax authority steers VAT registrations for businesses and agents online.

Over 95% of businesses and agents have waived the paper alternative and are now using the online VAT registration service, according to a recent agent update.

HMRC has removed the form from GOV.UK as it aims to offer a "quicker, easier and more secure" registration service.

Users who are digitally excluded, unable to use the VAT registration service, or those needing to use VAT1 to apply for VAT registration should call the VAT helpline to request a paper form.

HMRC may then ask these businesses to explain to the tax department why they want to use the postal option.

"Most customers are digitally able and many report a better experience when using digital channels - accessing their information at a time and place that suits them. This aligns with HMRC's ambition to increase the use of digital channels including Making Tax Digital".

Talk to us about these changes.