Simplified access to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) through your Business Tax Account (BTA)

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Gail Leeson
31 March 2025

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HMRC have introduced a change, adding a new CDS section to the Business Tax Account (BTA) homepage. 

The new section will enable direct access to the CDS digital services whilst logged into the BTAThis will remove the need to log into CDS separately.


The accessible services are:

  • Manage import duties and VAT accounts.
  • Claim back import duty and VAT.
  • Make an export declaration online.


CDS will be added to the existing list for enrolling and de-enrolling from HMRC services whilst logged into the Business Tax Account.


This change provides a self-service capability within the BTA that will allow customers to select CDS as a service from their account and add it to another account they have access to


This update streamlines access for BTA customers who also use the CDS, providing a single convenient location for all business Customs requirements.


When will this change happen?

These changes will be live on the BTA home page from 31st March 2025.


Further information

The Business Tax Account help desk can be found at the following link:

Technical support with HMRC online services - GOV.UK


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