# NRLS registration

**URL:** <https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774>\
**Category:** Legal\
**Created:** [8 June 2023 00:29 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774 "2023-06-08T00:29:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![stt106](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/stt106/32/17488_2.png) [@stt106](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/stt106)\
**Post date:** [8 June 2023 00:29 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/1 "2023-06-08T00:29:26Z")

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Sorry if this is not related to “Legal” category.

A bit confused on the procedure for a non-resident landlord scheme.  
If a landlord registers with HMRC and gets approved; does the tenant still have to register with HMRC?  
I read online saying a tenant/agent must join **before** the landlord joins the scheme; is this definitely the case since it doesn’t mention this on the registration form.  
I am not using a full management from an agent so the payment will be made to me directly from the tenant. I am trying to understand this and do whatever is necessary hoping it’ll be easier for the tenant.

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**Author:** ![David122](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/david122/32/1449_2.png) [@David122](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/David122)\
**Post date:** [8 June 2023 08:25 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/2 "2023-06-08T08:25:11Z")

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My understanding is its either/or. If you register then youll pay the tax directly.

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**Author:** ![stt106](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/stt106/32/17488_2.png) [@stt106](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/stt106)\
**Post date:** [8 June 2023 08:41 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/3 "2023-06-08T08:41:41Z")

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That’s what I hope how it works. And it does seem logical that either tenant or landlord needs to register not both.

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**Author:** ![Kimberlie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/kimberlie/32/17671_2.png) [@Kimberlie](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Kimberlie)\
**Post date:** [24 July 2023 18:12 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/4 "2023-07-24T18:12:42Z")

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Hi @stt106 - did you find out if a non-resident landlord registers / gets approved with HMRC then the tenant doesn’t have to? I’m hoping this is the case. My back up plan is adding on a full management after-the-fact if I have to.

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**Author:** ![stt106](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/stt106/32/17488_2.png) [@stt106](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/stt106)\
**Post date:** [25 July 2023 14:10 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/5 "2023-07-25T14:10:15Z")

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Yes, if the landlord registers with HMRC then the tenants don’t need to.  
I think HMRC actually writes to let the tenants know that they can pay the landlords directly but I haven’t verified this with my tenant.

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**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\
**Post date:** [16 August 2024 01:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/nrls-registration/49774/6 "2024-08-16T01:51:00Z")

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Closed on 16 August 2024 01:51 UTC