If you have already been issued with a UTR number but can’t find it, call HMRC’s self-assessment helpline (0300 200 3310). To help them find your UTR number, you should have your National Insurance number to hand.
How do I find my UK UTR number?
You can also call HMRC on 0300 200 3310 to ask about your UTR number. They may ask for some information (including personal details and your National Insurance number). They may end up directing you towards applying for your UTR number online. Finally, you can write a letter to HMRC asking to send you a UTR number.
How do I get my UTR activation code?
How to get my UTR number?
- register for HMRC’s online service.
- after registering, HMRC will send you your UTR number and ask you to enrol for Self Assessment (this takes about a week)
- then log back in to HMRC and enrol for Self Assessment.
- after enrolment, HMRC will send your UTR activation code in the post (another week)
What to do if you cant find your UTR number?
If you cannot find your UTR. Call the Self Assessment helpline to request your UTR if you cannot find any documents from HMRC. If you have a limited company, you can request your Corporation Tax UTR online. HMRC will send it to the business address that’s registered with Companies House.
Can a company request a UTR and NI number?
A friend of mine carried out two days of work for a company and submitted an invoice for payment (a relatively small sum of less than £200). The company has come back and asked to amend the invoice to add her UTR and NI numbers with a statement declaring she is liable to pay her own tax & NI.
Where can I Find my UTR number from HMRC?
Your UTR is on previous tax returns and other documents from HMRC, for example: You can also find your UTR in your Personal Tax Account if you’re registered for Self Assessment. Call the Self Assessment helpline to request your UTR if you cannot find any documents from HMRC.
Where do I get my UTR for business?
Alongside your VAT number, you‘ll need to get your UTR for your company. This number is issued to individuals and legal entities, depending on a business’ legal structure. HMRC issues this number to various business structures. Your UTR and NINO are not the same number.
