Paper version of SA100

I am an overseas landlord and just found that the paper form of SA100 is not available for downloading from the HMRC website starting from this year. May I know the reasons behind of such decision which caused inconvenience for non-resident landlords like me?

I’m in the same dilemma. I called the phone number yesterday got a rude person answer after. 30 minutes on hold. Only to be told they don’t have the form in their system yet. She then hung up. Now I’m worried I won’t get the form sent back I. Time before they start sending fines for being late.

I am also in same situation and tried calling and was on hold or going ion circles for 3 hours, 4 calls were dropped due to technical issue. Even if they send it I will not receive it due to Thai post being rubbish and HMRC will not send via registered mail. I fail to understand why we cannot do SA online, I now have £1600 in fines including late payment and this is from 2021/2 even though I sent appeal via registered mail. I don't even pay bloody tax but I have to do SA due to letting a flat out.

Although a whole list of people can't file online with the HMRC system, it can be achieved using commercial software. I only looked at this recently because I assumed that it would be expensive software licences to be used by advisers, but found that some of that on offer allows you to file where you need to use forms not supported by HMRC's online system. The one I selected and used to file a retun today cost less than £20 for the year.

But still nobody here from HMRC explain why deliberately cause inconvenience to landlords who are unable to file online, especially those overseas landlords. Or it's a promotion for commercial softwares?

Hi Cabos,
HMRC is keen to encourage digital tax return submissions over paper submissions. If you have a government gateway user ID and password or are able to verify your identity to obtain one; you can buy a commercial tax return and submit it online.   For those, who are not able to do this or choose not to do this, a paper tax return can be ordered using the link below.
Self Assessment: forms ordering
Thank you.

I am a oversea landlord, I received a letter from HMRC yesterday (19 June 2024) dated 6 April 2024 reminding me to file Self Tax Assessment form. After research, I can file the said Form SA110 by 3 methods. 1. online (which I cannot because I cannot make an account without a NI number..) 2. commercial softwares (i have tried, but they need a Gateway account, which the same problem with 1, I cannot have one..) The last one is 3. by post But I cannot download the form SA110 online, and requested to call HMRC for a paper form... I would like to ask.. Is the form will send to me by post? If yes, am I receive it 2.5 months later? I afraid I cannot receive it before deadline to file... Any other method I can do?

Hi Mandy
If you are unable to file 2023 to 2024 Self Assessment  return online then the options are to file using 3rd party commercial software: Self Assessment commercial software suppliers
Or you can contact us to issue the paper tax return: Self Assessment: forms ordering
Thank you.

Hello HMRC, I am here because like the others, I have just found out that it's been made even harder to submit my tax return from overseas, given that you no longer provide downloadable SA100s. Can you help me find the legislation that you reference? I've tried https://websearch.parliament.uk/ but found nothing so far. Thanks in advance!

Hi Stuart Jones,
You can request a paper SA100, or further assistance, by contacting our Self Assessment team.
Self Assessment: general enquiries
Thank you.

The SA100 on GOV.UK is available to download.
Although the form can be downloaded, we ask customers to call our dedicated order line on 0300 200 3610 to request a copy so we can offer them extra support to file online if they are able to.
Customers who live abroad and who want to file their tax return online can use commercial software.
The paper filing deadline is 31 October 2024. 
Customers who file online have until 31 January 2025.