29/05/2026
It sounds like a dramatic question, but it is one worth asking 👀
In the UK, almost anyone can call themselves a tax adviser. HMRC has now introduced a free checker and new registration requirements are rolling out for paid advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients.
But here’s the important bit 👇🏼
Being registered with HMRC is the minimum. It does not automatically mean someone is qualified, insured, experienced, or bound by a professional code of conduct.
Before appointing anyone to deal with your tax, payroll, VAT, accounts or claims, ask:
~ Are you registered with HMRC?
~ Which professional bodies are you a member of?
~ Do you hold professional indemnity insurance?
~ Are you bound by PCRT?
If the answer is vague, that tells you quite a lot 🤔
At Chippendale & Clark, we hold dual chartered status as Chartered Tax Advisers and Chartered Management Accountants. We are registered with HMRC, insured, and bound by PCRT.
If you are not sure whether your current arrangements give you the protection you need, get in touch.
📞 01249 465435
📧 [email protected]
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