---
title: What is an Agent Services Account (ASA)?
description: Practical guidance from the AKUK Professional Accounting Practice Programme.
url: "https://ukaccountingacademy.co.uk/docs/what-is-asa/"
updated: "2026-07-15"
category: Starting Your Own Accounting Practice
---

# What is an Agent Services Account (ASA)?

**An Agent Services Account (ASA)** is the HMRC account used by tax agents to access many online agent services.

AKUK shows you how to create and use an ASA as part of setting up your practice.

[Watch the free programme demonstration](https://ukaccountingacademy.co.uk/professional-accounting-practice-programme/).