One of the quickest ways to get a UTR number is by applying online and registering as self-employed. This can be done on HMRC's website. As soon as you register for self-assessment or set up a limited company, you will automatically be issued a UTR number.
HMRC states that it can take up to 10 working days to receive your UTR number, and you'll then have to wait up to an additional 10 working days to receive an activation code.
Yes, you need a UTR number to complete your self-assessment tax return successfully. If you're self employed, or you own a limited company, you need a UTR number.
If it comes to it and you've lost your UTR number, or the above correspondence, your best option is to contact HMRC directly. Do this either via their helpline on 0300 200 3310, or alternatively speak to your local tax office. Remove the stress of your self-assessment – we can file it for you.
A tax reference number is given to every employer which has both employees and a Pay as You Earn scheme set up by HMRC. This tax reference will identify the employer and will be used on all correspondence. A Unique Taxpayer Reference number is typically found on self assessment forms, like a statement or tax return.
In the United States, any person is considered self-employed for tax purposes if that person is running a business as a sole proprietorship, independent contractor, as a member of a partnership, or as a member of a limited liability company that does not elect to be treated as a corporation.
A UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number or tax reference is a 10 digit code that's unique to either you or your company. Your UTR number identifies you personally with HMRC for things related to your tax obligations.
A UTR number is often called a Tax Reference number. They are both the same reference, a ten digit number e.g. “1234567890”.
Use for tax purposes
However, the NI number is not used universally as a tax identification number. Taxpayers who need to file a tax return are given a different number, a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR), which is used as a reference number in the self-assessment tax system.A company UTR gets sent out when you first set you company up. Like a personal UTR, it's just a 10-digit code used to identify your firm for tax purposes. You'll find it on some of your HMRC documents, like your CT603 form, “Notice to deliver a company tax return".
If you forgot your User ID
There are a couple of things you can do to if you don't remember your Government Gateway user ID: You can call HMRC on 0300 2003600.If you've lost the User ID you used for your HMRC login, you can request a new one directly by visiting the HMRC Services registration page. Here's a guide on what to do once you're there. Once on the page above, go to the “problems signing in” section and click “user ID”.
What is the difference between the Government Gateway and GOV.UK Verify? In many ways, there is not much difference between the Government Gateway and GOV.UK Verify. They are both ways to verify your identity before you will be allowed to use the majority of government online services.
A Government Gateway user ID is a series of 12 digits that you use - alongside your password - to access the UK government's secure online services, including the HMRC portal. However, your Government Gateway ID is still active and can be used to access these government services.
How could I get the access code, or change my phone details on the HMRC website? You will need to call the online service helpdesk on the number 0300 200 3600. We will be able to reset this number for you.
