Apply for a UTR Number Online with HMRC

A UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) is a 10-digit number issued by HMRC when you register for Self Assessment. It's used to identify your tax records.

Yes. If you're self-employed or a sole trader, you must have a UTR number to submit Self Assessment tax returns.

It usually takes HMRC around 10 working days to issue your UTR by post once your application is submitted and verified.

Absolutely. Our online form is simple, secure, and mobile-friendly. We handle the full process and liaise with HMRC on your behalf.

You’ll need to verify your ID and provide a UK address. Our biometric ID check is done online in just 80 seconds.

We handle any correspondence directly with HMRC so you don’t have to. We'll keep you updated every step of the way. If HMRC requests additional information, we’ll contact you immediately with clear instructions and assist you in providing what’s needed.

HMRC sends your UTR by post to the address you provided during the application. We notify you when it's on its way. Fill out a few simple details using our mobile-friendly, jargon-free form — designed for speed and clarity on any device.

Identity verification is a requirement introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Companies House is moving to a system where all company directors must verify their identity, and this requirement applies to filings submitted through Online Filings.

Online Filings is an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) registered with Companies House and is supervised by HMRC for Anti-Money Laundering. Because of these obligations, we must verify the identity of all directors and all users before any filing can be submitted through our platform. This protects the integrity of the service and ensures that every filing we process is valid and compliant with UK law.

Directors using Online Filings must therefore complete identity verification before we can submit their filing. The process is fast, secure and takes less than two minutes on your smartphone. You can verify your identity using a UK driving licence, a UK passport or an international passport.

Online Filings is officially approved by Companies House as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider. This status means we are trusted to submit your company filings directly to Companies House on your behalf, following rigorous compliance and security standards required by UK law.

As an ACSP, we must:

• Verify the identity of directors and people with significant control (PSCs) using government-approved processes.
• Follow strict anti-money laundering checks overseen by Companies House and a UK supervisory body such as HMRC.
• Protect your company from fraud and ensure your filings are always accurate, secure, and fully compliant with UK regulations.

Using Online Filings means your documents are managed by a government-recognised and highly regulated provider, giving you a smoother, safer, and more reliable experience.