Apply for a UTR Number
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is what HMRC uses to identify you for self-assessment — you need one before you can file a personal tax return, and applying for it is the first formal step in registering as self-employed.
HTG Accountants handles the registration, confirms the UTR has actually arrived (it's sent by post, which is where these things tend to go missing), and makes sure you know your first filing and payment deadlines before they're due, not after.
The detail
What's included
One fixed fee, agreed before we start. No hourly billing and no surprise extras.
- HMRC self-employment registration completed and confirmed, not just submitted and left.
- Your UTR chased up if it doesn't arrive within HMRC's usual timeframe.
- A clear explanation of your first self-assessment deadline and any payments on account.
- Ongoing self-assessment filing support once you're registered, if you want it.
How long does it take to get a UTR number?
HMRC typically posts a UTR within 10 working days of registration, longer if you're registering from overseas.
Do I need a UTR if I'm also employed?
Yes — if you have self-employed income alongside employment, you still need to register for self-assessment and get a UTR to declare it.