Register for UTR

Professional assistance with HMRC self-employment registration

APRIL 2026 DEADLINE NEW LEGISLATION

Making Tax Digital starts April 2026

Sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027. We can help you get ready.

What is a UTR Number?

Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit unique number issued by HMRC for tax identification.

If you're self-employed or have rental income, you need a UTR number to file your annual tax return. The registration process can take up to 10 working days, and we can help you complete all necessary forms correctly.

Who needs a UTR?

  • Self-employed individuals
  • Landlords with rental income
  • Company directors
  • People with foreign income
  • People with capital gains

Registration process

1
Gather information

We collect all necessary information for registration.

2
Complete forms

We complete form SA1 with all correct details.

3
Online submission

We submit the form online directly to HMRC.

4
Receive UTR

Receive UTR number by post within 10 working days.

What we need from you

Your name

As it appears on documents

Contact details

Phone and email

Your Business

Type of work you do

Start Your Registration

Fill in the form and we'll contact you within 24 hours

When you started or will start
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Frequently asked questions

A UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) is a unique 10-digit number issued by HMRC for tax identification. It is essential for filing Self Assessment tax returns and for working under the CIS (Construction Industry Scheme). Without a UTR, subcontractors in construction face a higher CIS deduction rate of 30% instead of 20%. The UTR is also required for company directors filing personal tax returns.

After submitting the application to HMRC, you will receive your UTR number by post within approximately 10 working days. We complete and submit form SA1 on your behalf to ensure the process is as quick as possible.

You need a UTR if you are self-employed, have rental income, are a company director, have foreign income, or have capital gains. Essentially, anyone who needs to file a Self Assessment tax return needs a UTR number.

Yes, our assistance with UTR registration at HMRC is free of charge. We help you complete the form correctly and submit it online at no additional cost.

For registration we need: your full name, phone number, email address, the type of work you do, and the date you started or will start your activity. Sensitive information such as date of birth and National Insurance number are collected later by phone.

Need a UTR Number?

We'll help you register for self-employment and obtain your UTR number free of charge.