Where can I find my Unique Tax Reference (UTR) Number? – Companies Made Simple - Help Centre

There are a number of places you might find your Unique Tax Reference number, however if you cannot locate, it can always be requested again from HMRC

If you've sent a tax return before:
If you've already registered for Self Assessment you can find the UTR number:

on your previous Tax Return
on a 'Notice to Complete a Tax Return' letter; or
on a payment reminder from HMRC.

If you haven't sent a tax return before:
Within 21 working days (3 weeks) of your company's incorporation date, you will receive the UTR number in the post from HMRC to your company's registered office.

If you are using us as a registered office:
If you've recently purchased one of our company formation packages which included our London N1 Registered Office Service, HMRC will automatically post the UTR number to this address within 3 weeks of your company's incorporation date. When we receive the letter, we will scan it and email it to you. Should you wish to receive the original copy, you must request this by replying to the email we will send to you (which will contain a scanned copy of the document.)

Simple Tip: You can access any of your scanned Government letters from the Company Inbox located on your account.

I cannot locate my UTR Number:

If you do not know or have misplaced the UTR number you have a couple of options to request HMRC to resend:

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 registered office address of your company.

Please Note: We do not hold details of your UTR number.

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