How did employers access the CJRS scheme?
The CJRS was accessed through an online portal operated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The employer had to provide HMRC with details of furloughed employees, specifying:
- the number of employees being furloughed
- details of employees - the name and National Insurance Number of each furloughed employee
- the start and end date of the claim period
- the amount claimed
- the employer’s contact name and telephone number
- the employer's PAYE scheme reference number
- the employer's Corporation Tax Unique Taxpayer Reference, Self-Assessment Unique Taxpayer Reference or Company Registration Number as appropriate for the entity
- the employer's UK bank account details
- the organisation's registered name and address
There were monthly deadlines for claims. Claims had to be submitted within 14 calendar days after the month they related to, unless this fell on a weekend in which case the deadline was the next weekday.