Plastic Packaging Tax Registration Reminder

16 Aug 2022

If your business manufactures or imports plastic packaging, it may be time to register for the new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).

Businesses of any size and type must register for PPT on GOV.UK if they expect to manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging in the next 30 days, of if they have manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging since 1 April 2022.

If you need extra support, check out the range of resources HMRC has developed to assist businesses with PPT:

• Guidance: visit the collection page for the latest guidance, including
• Help for manufacturers and importers to decide if they need to register for PPT
• Details on what to include when completing a PPT return
• Examples of packaging in and out of scope of PPT

• Step by step guides: read to learn about what is in scope, who is liable and needs to register
• Check if you need to register and are liable for PPT (Welsh version)
• Check if your plastic packaging is in scope of the PPT (Welsh version)

• Webinars: watch recordings of past PPT webinars on GOV.UK or go straight to your area of interest by using the timestamps.

• Flyer: for a reminder of the steps to take and all return and payment dates for 2022-23 download the PPT flyer.