The New HMRC Tax Agent Regime & Sanctionable Conduct - What Advisers Need to Know

Introduction

Finance Act 2026 introduces significant changes for tax agents, including a new mandatory registration regime and a new framework for sanctioning certain adviser behaviours.

This practical recorded webinar provides an overview of the new rules, who they affect and the steps firms should be taking now to prepare.

Expert speaker Emma Rawson will explain the key requirements, highlight potential risk areas and outline practical actions to support compliance.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The new mandatory tax agent registration regime and implementation timetable
• Who must register and the role of relevant individuals
• Ongoing compliance obligations for registered agents
• The new sanctionable conduct rules and how they differ from the previous regime
• What constitutes sanctionable conduct and the implications for advisers
• Key risk areas when providing tax advice and ways to reduce exposure
• Practical steps firms should take now to prepare for the new regime

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 28th August 2026

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