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Apply to change the representative member of a VAT group

Tell HMRC about a change to the representative member of a VAT group using the VAT56 form.

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published
4 April 2014
Last updated
14 September 2021 — See all updates

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VAT56 – Apply to change the representative member of a VAT group

Ref: VAT56

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Details

Use the VAT56 form if you want to change the lead company or other corporate body (known as the ‘representative member’) of a VAT group.

If the proposed new representative member is not already a member of the VAT group you must also complete and print the VAT50/51 form.

Send your completed application form to:

BT VAT
HM Revenue and Customs
BX9 1WR

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Registering groups, divisions and joint ventures for VAT
Use this guide to find out whether you have to register as a group and how to do it.

Apply for VAT group treatment or amend your details
Use form VAT50/51 to apply to register or amend an existing VAT group.

Updates to this page

Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 14 September 2021 + show all updates

  1. The VAT56 form has been updated to include the VAT50/51 form with your application.

  2. If the proposed new representative member is not already a member of the VAT group you must also complete and print the VAT50/51 form with your application.

  3. New address for applications.

  4. First published.

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