{"id":36640,"date":"2023-02-07T10:25:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T10:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=36640"},"modified":"2024-05-23T14:16:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T14:16:25","slug":"how-to-get-a-utr-number","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/blog\/how-to-get-a-utr-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a UTR number"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aivoov-player-block\">\n\t<div class=\"read_this\">Read this article to me<\/div>\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t.plyr__controls .plyr__controls__item:first-child{\n\t\t\t\tbackground:#2e9c8e !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t:root{\n\t\t\t--plyr-color-main:#2e9c8e;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-controls-background:#f0f2f4;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-control-color:#546a7b;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t[data-plyr=\"mute\"]{color:#2e9c8e !important}\n\t\t\t.aivoov-text-color{color:#546a7b}\n\t\t<\/style> \n\t\t<div class=\"audio_player\">\n\t\t<audio class=\"js-player\" controls=\"\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/233749fd-53f0-406a-b5e6-10b242b4fafd.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/233749fd-53f0-406a-b5e6-10b242b4fafd.mp3\" type=\"audio\/ogg\" \/>\n\t\t<\/audio> \n\t\t\t\t <div class=\"powerd_by aivoov-text-color\"><p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aivoov.com\/?um_source=plugin_powered_by\" style=\"color: inherit;\">Powered by AiVOOV<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is important when it comes to filing your <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-complete-a-self-assessment-tax-return\/\">self-assessment tax return<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to go about getting one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a UTR number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A UTR number is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HM Revenue &amp; Customs<\/a> (HMRC) uses to identify you as a taxpayer. You\u2019ll be sent a UTR number when you register for self-assessment so that you can file your tax return each tax year. You\u2019ll need to do this to inform HMRC of your income, gains and relevant expenses and to pay your tax bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a UTR look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A UTR number is 10 digits long, usually followed by the letter \u2018K\u2019. Your UTR number is completely unique to you and once you\u2019ve been sent your UTR number, it will never change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who needs a UTR number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a UTR number if you need to submit a self-assessment tax return. And you\u2019ll need to do this if in the last tax year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You were a self-employed <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/uk\/business-glossary\/sole-trader\/\">sole trader<\/a> and earned more than \u00a31,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You were a partner in a business partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You earned \u00a3100,000 or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also need to file in a tax return if any of the following apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re a landlord and your income from renting out a property was more than \u00a32,500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You earned more than \u00a32,500 in untaxed income through tips or commission, for instance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to pay Capital Gains Tax on profits from selling shares or a second home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your income from savings or investments was \u00a310,000 or more before tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You or your partner\u2019s annual income was more than \u00a350,000 and you receive Child Benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have income from abroad that you need to pay tax on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re a company director (excludes non-profit organisations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your State Pension was your only source of income and was more than your personal allowance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are UTR numbers used in self-assessment tax returns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you file your self-assessment tax return, you will be asked to enter your UTR number. HMRC uses your UTR number to keep track of your tax obligations and to match records to payments. Without one, you won\u2019t be able to submit your self-assessment tax return correctly which could result in a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that if you have your own limited company, you will also have a company UTR number which you will need to file your company accounts. This is separate from your personal UTR number which you will need to file your personal tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get my UTR number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a UTR number you will first need to register for self-assessment. The easiest way to do this is via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-self-assessment\/self-employed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.uk website<\/a>. You can do this as soon as you start trading, but you must have registered for self-assessment by 5 October in your business\u2019 second year. When registering, you will need to provide the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your National Insurance number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your home address and phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your date of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date you launched your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The type of business you run<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your business address and phone number&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should receive a letter in the post with your UTR number within 10 days, or 21 days if you\u2019re abroad. You will also be sent a UTR activation code separately. You have 28 days in which to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find my UTR number if I lose it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been issued a UTR number already but can\u2019t find it, you should be able to locate in on documents including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your welcome to self-assessment pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your tax return paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your statement of account&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your notice to file a tax return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find it by logging into your HMRC account online or via the app. If you have no luck, you can call HMRC\u2019s self-assessment helpline on 0300 200 3310. You will need to have your National Insurance number to hand and note that you won\u2019t be given your UTR number over the phone. Instead, you\u2019ll receive it in the post within 10 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is important when it comes to filing your self-assessment tax return. Here\u2019s how to go about getting one.&nbsp; What is a UTR number? A UTR number is what HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) uses to identify you as a taxpayer. You\u2019ll be sent a UTR number when you register [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":32222,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","category":[367,362,59],"class_list":["post-36640","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sme-support","category-swoop-guides","category-blog"],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled-e1675765731184-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-2048x1365.jpg",2048,1365,true],"image_blog":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled-e1675765731184-408x252.jpg",408,252,true],"image_blog_full":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-1775x660.jpg",1775,660,true],"image_podcast":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled-e1675765731184-397x298.jpg",397,298,true],"image_banking":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-30x20.jpg",30,20,true],"image_blog_internal":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled-e1675765731184-840x480.jpg",840,480,true],"image_blog_medium":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-scaled-e1675765731184-1024x500.jpg",1024,500,true],"image_single_banking":["https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/02\/UTR-featured-80x53.jpg",80,53,true]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>Read this article to me Powered by AiVOOV Your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is important when it comes to filing your self-assessment tax return. Here\u2019s how to go about getting one.&nbsp; What is a UTR number? A UTR number is what HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) uses to identify you as a taxpayer. You\u2019ll be sent a UTR number when you register for self-assessment so that you can file your tax return each tax year. 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