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Authorise an agent to form or amend a VAT group

Use the VAT53 form to allow an accountant or agent to register or make changes to a VAT group on your behalf.

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HM Revenue & Customs
Published
4 April 2014
Last updated
2 December 2021 — See all updates

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VAT53 – Authorise an agent to form or amend a VAT group

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Use the VAT53 form to authorise an accountant to register or make changes to a VAT group on your behalf.

Use the VAT50/51 form with your application for VAT group registration or to amend your details.

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

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Updates to this page

Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 2 December 2021 + show all updates

  1. The VAT53 form has been updated to include a new email address to send completed, scanned copies of the form to.

  2. The VAT53 form has been updated to include the VAT50/51 form with your application.

  3. To register a VAT group you now only need to include the VAT50/51 form with your application.

  4. First published.

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