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Simple tax registrations

Did you earn more than £1,000 outside employment?

We’ll help you get registered with HMRC and make sure your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is sent to you.

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What is a UTR?

A Unique Taxpayer Reference, often referred to as a UTR or a UTR number, is a code used by HMRC to identify self-employed people and their companies for tax purposes.

Just like your National Insurance, once you have this number it stays with you for life. Your UTR number has 10 digits and can be labelled as your tax reference’ number or ‘official use’.

Who needs to register with HMRC?

Before you can file a tax return, you’ll need a UTR number so HMRC can create an account for you.

Some of the people who might need to file:

Need a bit more help? Send us a message in the app for simple and helpful support from the Earnr team.

How does it work?

1.

Answer a few simple questions about you and your situation.

2.

Submit your registration within 24 hours without the hassle.

3.

HMRC will send your UTR number in the post within weeks.
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