Get Your UTR Number, Quickly and Without the Headaches
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is the ten-digit ID HMRC assigns to everyone who needs to file a Self Assessment tax return. Whether you've recently gone self-employed, started freelancing, or taken on a side income, you'll need one before you can submit your first return. Trusted Figures handles the registration on your behalf, so you spend your time on your work, not on HMRC's phone queue.
What’s included
- Confirming whether you actually need a UTR (not everyone does)
- Completing and submitting your registration to HMRC
- Chasing HMRC on your behalf if the UTR is delayed
- Setting up your Self Assessment online account once the UTR arrives
- Briefing you on your first filing deadline and payment on account obligations
Who this is for
Ideal for anyone newly self-employed, freelancing, or earning outside PAYE who needs to register with HMRC for the first time.
Common questions
HMRC typically issues a UTR within ten working days of receiving your registration, though postal letters can take longer to arrive. We submit your registration promptly and follow up with HMRC if there are any delays, keeping you informed throughout.
Yes. If you intend to trade as self-employed, you can, and should, register as soon as you start, even before your first invoice is paid. Registering late can result in a penalty, so it's always better to act early.
No. A UTR is a permanent reference tied to you personally. If you have one from a previous period of self-employment, it remains valid. We can help you reactivate your Self Assessment account and pick up where you left off.
They're two separate things that are easy to mix up. Your UTR is a ten-digit reference HMRC uses to identify you as a taxpayer. It never changes and is printed on correspondence from HMRC. A Government Gateway ID is a username and password for HMRC's online services. You need both: the UTR identifies you, and the Government Gateway account is how you log in to file your return or check your tax position. We help you get both set up correctly from the start.