{"id":7671,"date":"2020-05-24T10:21:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T09:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7671"},"modified":"2024-12-23T14:07:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T14:07:14","slug":"find-government-gateway-user-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/find-government-gateway-user-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can I find my Government Gateway user ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Government Gateway User ID is one of the most important pieces of information you\u2019ll need to keep safe after forming a company. Without it, you won\u2019t be able to submit documents to HMRC.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you created a Government Gateway account when you registered for Self Assessment, VAT, or any other HMRC service, your Government Gateway user ID will have been sent to you by email or <\/span>posted to your registered office address.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have a user ID yet or you\u2019ve forgotten it; there are a few ways to retrieve it. We\u2019ll explain all the options in the blog below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a Government Gateway user ID?<\/h3>\n

A Government Gateway User ID is a 12-digit code that, when combined with your password, gives you access to various HMRC services. It looks something like this: 123123123123.<\/span><\/p>\n

When should I register for VAT?<\/span><\/a>\n Self Assessment – 16 common questions answered\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\n A company\u2019s first HMRC letter: What you need to know and do<\/span><\/a>\n <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a sole trader or run a limited company, you\u2019ll have certain reporting obligations with HMRC. For example, you may need to file and pay your Corporation Tax bill or submit your Self Assessment tax return. All these tasks require a Government Gateway user ID, allowing you to share your information with HMRC quickly and securely. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to retrieve a lost Government Gateway user ID<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve lost or forgotten your login details, don\u2019t panic. Here are a few ways to find it.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Search your emails<\/h4>\n

Start by searching your email inbox. Search all your folders using the words \u2018Government Gateway user ID\u2019. If this does not produce the required results, there are two other options.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Use HMRC’s ‘Problem signing in’ page<\/h4>\n

You can use HMRC\u2019s <\/span>\u2018Problems signing in\u2019 webpage<\/span><\/a> to recover your Government Gateway user ID. Simply click \u2018recover your user ID\u2019, <\/span>which will then ask you to provide your email address, where your user ID will be sent.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also reset your password here if you have forgotten<\/span> it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Call an HMRC Helpline<\/h4>\n

You can call an HMRC helpline to recover your user ID. The number you need to call will depend on which service you use with the Government Gateway account you\u2019re trying to access.<\/p>\n

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Self Assessment Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 200 3600<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n +44 161 930 8445<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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PAYE for Employers Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 200 3200<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n +44 151 268 0558<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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VAT Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 200 3701<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n +44 292 050 1261<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Corporation Tax Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 200 3600<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n ++44 161 930 8445<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Charities Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 123 1073<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Construction Industry Scheme Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 200 3210<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n +44 161 930 8445<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Pension Schemes Helpline<\/h4>\n

From the UK:<\/strong>\n 0300 123 1079<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

From Abroad:<\/strong>\n +44 (0)300 123 1079<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

Other taxes<\/h5>\n

If you require your Government Gateway user ID for any other taxes, you can search the list of HMRC contacts<\/a>\u00a0to find the relevant helpline number.<\/p>\n

When you call HMRC, you will need to verify your identity. To do this, the agent may ask for your personal Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), National Insurance Number, date of birth, company UTR, your organisation\u2019s employer PAYE reference, or your VAT Registration Number.<\/p>\n

Forgotten your Government Gateway password?<\/h3>\n

If you know your user ID but have forgotten your password, you can reset your Government Gateway account password<\/a>. You will need to provide your Government Gateway user ID and the email address you used to create the account.<\/p>\n

Depending on which service the account is used for, you will also need to provide certain information to confirm your identity, including:<\/p>\n