The new Seafish levy portal has had a series of updates that aim to offer businesses better visibility of key account information, including previous levy returns, payments made and downloadable invoices.

Simplifying access to account information

For representatives managing submissions for more than one business, there will now be the option to access and submit those returns through a single account. Users will also be able to save and update draft returns before submitting them, upload supporting documents and raise enquiries directly with the levy team at Seafish.

The portal is hosted on a Microsoft platform that connects directly with Seafish’s existing systems, which, it said, will allow for flexibility to expand the portal as the needs of levy payers develop.

“Ultimately this allows levy returns to be submitted and paid in a more timely manner both for our stakeholders and Seafish.”

Luke Osbon, Seafish levy operations lead, commented: “The levy portal provides a simple digital solution for levy-paying stakeholders, giving them better access to manage their account and complete key tasks online.  

“Ultimately this allows levy returns to be submitted and paid in a more timely manner both for our stakeholders and Seafish.

“As well as making submitting returns easier, the portal improves access to important account information and reduces the need for businesses to contact the Levy Team for routine requests.”

According to Seafish finance director Kenneth McIntosh, the new portal is an “important first step” in providing a modern, integrated and easy-to-use platform. He added: “We are delighted with the number of levy payers who have already registered their interest in using the new portal, and we look forward to supporting businesses as they make the transition to the new system.”

Seafish said that the portal update forms part of its wider work to improve the way it supports levy payers by providing more efficient digital services.