Previous agent requesting NI Number

[BoredBloke]

Hi,

I've just had my last agent call me asking for my NI number for HMRC. They said they have been requested to supply all the NI numbers for all contractors they have made payments to since April 1st. Has anybody else had this?

[northernladuk]

Everybody has. It's new legislation that affects all agencies. Search google for agency reporting or try on here. It's been asked a number of times.

[northernladuk]

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...g-requirements

[BoredBloke]

Cheers for the info.....I'm not on here too often these days which is why I probably missed the discussion.

[billybiro]

Hi,

I've just had my last agent call me asking for my NI number for HMRC. They said they have been requested to supply all the NI numbers for all contractors they have made payments to since April 1st. Has anybody else had this?

Everybody has. It's new legislation that affects all agencies. Search google for agency reporting or try on here. It's been asked a number of times.

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...g-requirements

What WNLUK said. However, since you say this is your last agent, I'm going to assume you're no longer under contract with them and that you've had all your invoices paid. If so, then you could tell them to jog on. After all, the legislation covers them not you.

Better yet, tell them you can supply the information for a very reasonable hourly rate + administration fee!

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billybiro - Always thinking like a business.

[northernladuk]

What WNLUK said. However, since you say this is your last agent, I'm going to assume you're no longer under contract with them and that you've had all your invoices paid. If so, then you could tell them to jog on. After all, the legislation covers them not you.

Better yet, tell them you can supply the information for a very reasonable hourly rate + administration fee!

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billybiro - Always thinking like a business.

Not quite true if the contractor was there after the legislation was introduced and the agency has just been tardy. We discussed not providing thus before and it's just not a good idea. The agent can still flag you didn't provide it which brings risk.

[BrilloPad]

Not quite true if the contractor was there after the legislation was introduced and the agency has just been tardy. We discussed not providing thus before and it's just not a good idea. The agent can still flag you didn't provide it which brings risk.

Only if you admit you received an email or letter.

Just ignore all communication on the subject. Unless it is registered post it did not happen.

If you have been paid then nothing else matters. I keep getting stuff from my agency asking me to sign stuff or provide info. I ignore it all. I am getting paid.

Why are people so keen to help HMRC? Lets tie them up in red tape.

Rather than IPSE creating pointless permissions they should be encouraging everyone to request their HMRC data under the data protection act every 40 days.

[billybiro]

Only if you admit you received an email or letter.

Just ignore all communication on the subject. Unless it is registered post it did not happen.

If you have been paid then nothing else matters. I keep getting stuff from my agency asking me to sign stuff or provide info. I ignore it all. I am getting paid.

Why are people so keen to help HMRC? Lets tie them up in red tape.

Rather than IPSE creating pointless permissions they should be encouraging everyone to request their HMRC data under the data protection act every 40 days.

And here was me thinking I'd get jumped on by NLUK for me being the one with the "maverick" talk!

But I really like this... A work of Machiavellian genius.

[BlasterBates]

Of course it is the Agent's duty so you can probably ignore his e-mail. The problem is the list they give HMRC will be incomplete, therefore the HMRC officials will now have to check you directly, because it's their duty to make sure all records are up to date. Since they're checking you, they may simply decide that they may as well do a PAYE audit at the same time.

My advice would be give them your NI number, and not be among the sample on which they decide to conduct an audit.

[PerfectStorm]

I would give it. Who knows, you might need their help for a job one day!