HMRC sends critical correspondence to your registered office address — corporation tax assessments, VAT notices, PAYE codes, and compliance warnings. Missing this post can result in penalties, interest charges, and even legal action.
What HMRC Sends to Your Registered Office
- Corporation tax: CT600 filing reminders, assessments, payment notices
- VAT: Registration confirmations, return reminders, penalty notices
- PAYE: Employer references, coding notices, P11D reminders
- Compliance: Investigation letters, information requests, penalty warnings
The Risk of Missing HMRC Post
HMRC penalties are automatic and time-based. A CT600 filed one day late costs £100. Three months late: £200. Six months: 10% of the tax due. Twelve months: potentially criminal prosecution. If HMRC sends a letter to your registered office and it goes unopened because you no longer check that address, the penalties still apply.
How to Manage It
If your registered office is not where you work, you need reliable mail forwarding. At Airedale House, our reception team logs every item that arrives, notifies you by email, and forwards or scans it on your chosen schedule.
Changing Your Address With HMRC
Changing your registered office at Companies House does not automatically update HMRC. You must notify HMRC separately via your Government Gateway account or by calling the relevant helpline. See our step-by-step guide to changing your registered office.
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