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Charities: HMRC Charity application form (ChA1)

Use form ChA1 to register your charity's details with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) so that you can claim Gift Aid or other tax repayments. You'll need to print and post the completed form. Or you can use HMRC's online service to register your charity's details.

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published
29 April 2014

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This publication was archived on 3 June 2015. Register your charity’s details for tax purposes using HMRC’s online service.

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HMRC Charities application form (ChA1)

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This publication was archived on 3 June 2015. Register your charity’s details for tax purposes using HMRC’s online service.

If your organisation can’t claim Gift Aid online you can complete form ChA1 to claim by post. You should also use this form if we’ve asked you to provide us with more information about your organisation.

The guide will help you complete the HMRC ChA1.

It might be useful to print the guide and refer to it as you complete the form.

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