Where can i find my utr?

Your UTR number is a highly confidential piece of information. Never share it unless you’re certain it’s for the right reasons. For example, you are a CIS subcontractor or a professional like an accountant is acting on your behalf.

If you are unsure whether your UTR number is valid or you need to check it, then always contact HMRC first at 0300 200 3310.

Friendly Disclaimer: Whilst I am an accountant, I’m not your accountant. The information in this article is legally correct but it is for guidance and information purposes only. Everyone’s situation is different and unique so you’ll need to use your own best judgement when applying the advice that I give to your situation. If you are unsure or have a question be sure to contact a qualified professional because mistakes can result in penalties.

You can find your UTR online by looking in your .GOV tax account – your online tax account where you manage your taxes, get reminders from HMRC and find forms like your SA302. You’ll see your unique taxpayer’s reference number:

You can find your UTR number inside the HMRC app which is a handy place to find information like your unique tax payers reference, pay your tax bill and track forms you’ve submitted.

Find out more about the HMRC app and how to download it on the .GOV website.

Your UTR number is included on any letters sent to you by HMRC – they use it as a way to identify you on their systems to access your personal information and will use it as a reference on the letters they send to you.

If you have any correspondence from HMRC then you should be able to find your lost UTR number on your:

• in your Personal Tax Account.
• in the HMRC app.
• on previous tax returns and other documents from HMRC (for example, notices to file a return or payment reminders)

Your UTR number is an important part of your business, but it’s also an easy thing to misplace. It’s actually much more common than you’d think to lose track of your UTR number, so rest assured if you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. The commonality of this problem also means that the answers to finding your UTR number are also readily available.

Learn how to find your UTR number when you’ve lost it in this quick guide from the Mint Formations team.

When you sign up to pay tax through HMRC, you will be sent your UTR number. The first place to look is on any official HMRC correspondence, such as tax return reminders or payment reminders. These do not have to be new. Even years old reminders will have your UTR number. It does not change. When you first registered for tax, you will have also received a letter of confirmation, which your UTR number will be on. If you do not keep your reminders, you may have at least kept your confirmation letter.

Can’t find any letters from HMRC? We recommend you keep secure records in future, but for now, you can also check your online portal. You can log onto the government gateway portal — the place where you’ll file your tax returns online — and find your UTR number. You can find your UTR number under your account summary or on the self-assessment tax section of the website.

Can’t remember your login details to the government gateway and have no access to correspondence from HMRC? Keep reading!

If you cannot find your UTR number because you cannot find any official documents containing it or get online, then you’ll need to contact HMRC to have it sent to you.

If you’re contacting them about finding a self-assessment UTR number, you can phone them . If you’re contacting HMRC about finding a UTR number for your limited company, you’ll need to make a request online .

HMRC will send your UTR number through the post to the business address registered to your company. This is to avoid any potential fraudulent activity by a third-party trying to acquire your UTR number with authorisation.

Your UTR number is essential for filing tax forms or other financial matters that relate to tax records. Because your UTR number is directly connected to your personal or business tax files, you must be able to always access your UTR number for the purpose of accurate and transparent tax information.

Failing to use your UTR number when appropriate, can lead to criminal offences.

You may have been told by somebody — a tax authority, a financial advisor, a business partner, etc. — that you need to supply them with your UTR number. You’ve searched high and low — but you can’t find any evidence of it.

Now is time to ask the question, do you actually have a UTR number?

UTR numbers are supplied by HM Revenue and Customs when you register for self-employment, or if you start a limited company. If you have not carried out this process, you’ll want to learn more about what a UTR number is and how to get one. You can find that information here: