HMRC proof of address?

[Giantt]

Been self employed since '07,always had to provide proof of right to work,thanks to government of all colours letting all n sundry into the country,just this week first time payroll firm asks for proof of address?Says HMRC compliance,don't know complying with what,so I ring HMRC,after getting through to someone on the un'help line,he can't tell me why/if HMRC requires this?I ask to speak to someone who can enlighten me,told to wait up to three days for a return call,anyone recently been asked for this,if so what reason was given,regards.

[paulrockliffe]

It'll be your payroll company complying with their obligations under Anti-money-laundering regs, I doubt you'll get anything from HMRC about it other than it's up to your Payroll Company how they comply with the rules. But it's not possible to comply without proof of address.

[Giantt]

paulrockliffe said:

It'll be your payroll company complying with their obligations under Anti-money-laundering regs, I doubt you'll get anything from HMRC about it other than it's up to your Payroll Company how they comply with the rules. But it's not possible to comply without proof of address.

Thanks for the reply, funny thing is,proof I supplied is for a different house I own to the one I've got registered with them, could've used a different property also I own so not really sure that proves much

[StevieBee]

Giantt said:

paulrockliffe said:

It'll be your payroll company complying with their obligations under Anti-money-laundering regs, I doubt you'll get anything from HMRC about it other than it's up to your Payroll Company how they comply with the rules. But it's not possible to comply without proof of address.

Thanks for the reply, funny thing is,proof I supplied is for a different house I own to the one I've got registered with them, could've used a different property also I own so not really sure that proves much

It should be your 'place of residence' - defined by what address is shown on your electoral role. If you use a different address, you can expect some unwelcome enquiry should the matter be flagged up. I believe that it may even be illegal to provide an address to HMRC other than that in which you live.

[Giantt]

StevieBee said:

Giantt said:

paulrockliffe said:

It'll be your payroll company complying with their obligations under Anti-money-laundering regs, I doubt you'll get anything from HMRC about it other than it's up to your Payroll Company how they comply with the rules. But it's not possible to comply without proof of address.

Thanks for the reply, funny thing is,proof I supplied is for a different house I own to the one I've got registered with them, could've used a different property also I own so not really sure that proves much

It should be your 'place of residence' - defined by what address is shown on your electoral role. If you use a different address, you can expect some unwelcome enquiry should the matter be flagged up. I believe that it may even be illegal to provide an address to HMRC other than that in which you live.

Really, seriously doubt that ?

[StevieBee]

Giantt said:

StevieBee said:

Giantt said:

paulrockliffe said:

It'll be your payroll company complying with their obligations under Anti-money-laundering regs, I doubt you'll get anything from HMRC about it other than it's up to your Payroll Company how they comply with the rules. But it's not possible to comply without proof of address.

Thanks for the reply, funny thing is,proof I supplied is for a different house I own to the one I've got registered with them, could've used a different property also I own so not really sure that proves much

It should be your 'place of residence' - defined by what address is shown on your electoral role. If you use a different address, you can expect some unwelcome enquiry should the matter be flagged up. I believe that it may even be illegal to provide an address to HMRC other than that in which you live.

Really, seriously doubt that ?

I might be wrong on the illegality - unless the address was given for deliberate nefarious intent. But you certainly need to tell HMRC where you live.

[Sheepshanks]

Giantt said:

Been self employed since '07,always had to provide proof of right to work,thanks to government of all colours letting all n sundry into the country,just this week first time payroll firm asks for proof of address?Says HMRC compliance,don't know complying with what,so I ring HMRC,after getting through to someone on the un'help line,he can't tell me why/if HMRC requires this?I ask to speak to someone who can enlighten me,told to wait up to three days for a return call,anyone recently been asked for this,if so what reason was given,regards.

What's the problem here, why don't you just do what the payroll company asks?

And the stuff about using a different house just sounds like you're being awkward / evasive.

Companies are very concerned about compliance now - they'd rather not deal with someone than take any chances.