How to Register as a Landlord with HMRC

You must register as a Landlord with HMRC so that you can declare and pay tax on rental income you collect.  You declare your rental income by filling out a self assessment tax return form.

How to Register as a Landlord With HMRC

You can register as a Landlord on the HMRC website online.  However the form you need to use depends on whether you already fill out a self assessment tax return already or not.

How to Register as a Landlord if You Have Never Filled Out a Self Assessment Tax Return

There is an online form you can fill out and submit to HMRC to register as a landlord. You’ll need to fill out your personal details and select the option: “I am getting income from Land and Property in the UK”.

Register as a Landlord

Once processed HMRC will register you as a Landlord and send you out a 10 digit code.  This code is a Unique Tax Payers Reference and it is important so you must keep it safe.

How to Register as a Landlord if You Already Fill Out a Self Assessment Tax Return

If you already fill out a Self Assessment Tax Return then you don’t need to complete a form.  When you file your tax return you need to select the option to complete the Land and Property section.

The Deadline to Register as a Landlord

You must register as a Landlord by the 5th October following the tax year that you started receiving rent. A tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April.

Say you begun receiving rental income on 31 January 2018. You must register as a Landlord with HMRC by 5 October 2018.

What Happens Once You Are Registered as a Landlord

Once registered as a landlord with HMRC you will need to complete a self assessment tax return.  A self assessment tax return form is due by 31 January each each, along with any tax due.

Everyone must file their tax return online except in really special circumstances.

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