HMRC has introduced a mandatory online registration portal for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients. The portal becomes operational from 18 May 2026 and must be fully functional by 31 March 2027. Advisers have three months from the opening of the registration window to apply for an Agent Services Account (ASA).
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Anota · 1 day ago
The UK’s e-invoicing mandate will become mandatory for VAT-related B2B and B2G transactions from April 2029, requiring structured, machine-readable invoices. HMRC confirms existing VAT invoice requirements remain, but transmission and validation will change. Early preparation is advised to avoid data challenges and ensure compliance.
Energy Digital · 4 days ago
UK: New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut VAT on electricity bills from the start of October, exempting households in England, Scotland and Wales for six months. The measure will reduce average household bills by about £45 and cost the Treasury roughly £850m this financial year.
TaxResearch · 5 days ago
The UK will remove VAT from electricity bills from October, cutting average annual bills by about £45 per household. The move is expected to reduce tax revenue by roughly £1.1 billion, but critics argue it does not address underlying grid capacity issues.
Guardian · 5 days ago
The UK government will remove VAT from electricity bills for households in Great Britain from 1 October 2026, reducing the annual price cap by £45. Northern Ireland will retain the 5% VAT rate, and the cut does not apply to gas.
VatCalc · 5 days ago
The United Kingdom has announced that domestic electricity bills will be zero-rated from 1 October 2026, reducing the VAT rate from 5% to 0%. The measure is temporary, applying until 31 March 2027, and will be funded by cancelling the planned Digital ID programme.
The Independent · 6 days ago
The UK government will remove VAT from domestic electricity bills from 1 October 2026, cutting the rate from 5% to 0%. The change is expected to save households around £45 a year and will be funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme.
Key Takeaways
The registration portal opens on 18 May 2026.
The system must be fully operational by 31 March 2027.
Advisers have three months from the start of the registration window to apply for an ASA.
Primary source
Read the full article at 1stopVATThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 9 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United Kingdom. The original source is 1stopVAT.
