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VAT652Print-and-post VAT error correction form (withdrawn)

Last reviewed 14 October 2026 · How Tax Letters checks its facts

In short

HMRC's Agent Update on GOV.UK says form VAT652 was withdrawn from 5 September 2025, leaving the online form as the quickest way of correcting VAT errors.

“Form VAT652 was withdrawn from 5 September 2025, leaving the online form as the quickest way of correcting VAT errors.”

GOV.UK: Agent Update: Issue 136 · checked 14 October 2026

Information, not advice: this page reports what HMRC, GOV.UK and the bodies named publish about VAT652. Each fact has its source and the day it was checked beside it.

What it is

HMRC's Agent Update on GOV.UK says the online form for correcting VAT errors co-existed with the print and post process (VAT652) for many years.

“The online form has co-existed with the print and post process (VAT652) for many years.”

GOV.UK: Agent Update: Issue 136 · checked 14 October 2026

What it asks

For agents (HMRC's Agent Update item that mentions VAT652): authorised agents who want to make a correction to their VAT return (an error correction notification) on behalf of their client can now upload additional documents in a range of formats and use increased space for free text (up to 2,000 characters).

“Authorised agents who want to make a correction to their VAT return (an error correction notification) on behalf of their client can now upload additional documents in a range of formats and benefit from increased space for free text (up to 2,000 characters) to support their error disclosure.”

GOV.UK: Agent Update: Issue 136 · checked 14 October 2026

Free help and HMRC contacts

HMRC's Agent Update on GOV.UK, in its item that withdraws VAT652, points to its page on how to report errors, which includes access to the online form.

“Form VAT652 was withdrawn from 5 September 2025, leaving the online form as the quickest way of correcting VAT errors. Read more on how to report errors, including access to the online form.”

GOV.UK: Agent Update: Issue 136 · checked 14 October 2026

For questions about the VAT652, HMRC's VAT helpline (GOV.UK) is 0300 200 3700, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. GOV.UK says to call only if you cannot find the answer using the online guidance or services, and has a “Find out about call charges” link.

“Only call HMRC if you cannot find an answer to your VAT question using our online guidance or services. … Telephone: 0300 200 3700 … Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. … Find out about call charges”

GOV.UK: VAT: general enquiries · checked 14 October 2026

Free help first

These routes are described by GOV.UK, TaxAid and Citizens Advice themselves.

  • HMRC's extra supportHMRC offers extra support if your health condition or personal circumstances make it difficult to contact HMRC, for example a mental health condition, financial hardship or being treated in hospital.
  • Someone to deal with HMRC for youYou can authorise a friend, relative or voluntary organisation to talk to HMRC for you and help you fill in forms.
  • TaxAidTaxAid helps people with tax problems who cannot pay for advice. Tax Help for Older People merged with TaxAid in July 2025.
  • Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice gives confidential advice online, over the phone and in person, for free.
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