Register as Self-Employed and Get Your UTR Number
HMRC self-employment registration and UTR application for sole traders, gig and delivery workers.
Starting out on your own should be exciting, not buried in HMRC forms. At WPC Accountants, we register you as self-employed and get your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) sorted, quickly and without mistakes. Whether you are a new sole trader, a freelancer or a delivery driver, we set you up properly so your tax is on the right footing from day one.
Why register through WPC Accountants
Faster than doing it yourself
We know the process, so your registration goes in correctly the first time with no guesswork.
No mistakes
We double-check the common errors that delay a UTR, so you are not left waiting.
Deadline alerts
We remind you when your first tax return is due, so you never miss it.
A real accountant on hand
Once you are set up, we are here for your first return and everything after it.
Do you need to register as self-employed?
As a rule, you need to register once you earn more than £1,000 from self-employment in a tax year (the trading allowance). If you are not sure, we will check for you. This applies to people like:
As a rule, you need to register once you earn more than £1,000 from self-employment in a tax year (the trading allowance). If you are not sure, we will check for you. This applies to people like:
- Delivery and private-hire drivers (Uber, Bolt, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Amazon Flex)
- Freelancers and gig workers (design, writing, Fiverr, Upwork and similar)
- Tradespeople and contractors, including construction workers under CIS
- Anyone selling goods or services as a sole trader, including online sellers
You will also need a National Insurance number to register. As a sole trader you pay Income Tax and Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance on your profits, which we explain in plain English.
Our self-employment registration service
HMRC registration
We register you correctly with HMRC, whatever you do.
- Sole trader
- Self-employed professional or freelancer
- Gig and delivery worker (Uber, Deliveroo, Fiverr and similar)
Your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)
Your 10-digit number, which you need for:
- Filing your Self Assessment tax returns
- Setting up as a subcontractor and claiming CIS deductions
- Proving your self-employed status when you need to
Your starter pack
To help you begin the right way, you receive:
- Your HMRC registration details
- Simple record-keeping templates
- A calendar of your key tax deadlines
What is a UTR and why do you need one?
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) is a 10-digit number HMRC gives you when you register for Self Assessment. You need it to file your tax return and, if you work in construction, to register under the Construction Industry Scheme. When we register you as self-employed, your UTR is issued as part of the process, so there is nothing separate to apply for. Find your UTR number on GOV.UK
When should you register?
Register as soon as you start trading. The legal backstop is 5 October after the end of the tax year you began, but leaving it late risks penalties and a rush before your first return. The sooner you register, the sooner your UTR arrives and the calmer your first year is. See set up as a sole trader on GOV.UK
How our registration process works
- 1
Quick sign-up
Tell us your name, contact details, what you do and your start date. A short form or phone call is all it takes.
- 2
We file your registration
We submit your registration to HMRC and handle any follow-up questions.
- 3
Receive your UTR
Your UTR is issued and we send it to you securely.
- 4
Next steps guidance
We explain when your first return is due, how to track expenses and whether VAT registration might benefit you.
Simple, Fixed Pricing
We charge a clear, fixed fee to register you and sort your UTR, with no hidden extras. Book a free consultation or start your registration and we will confirm the cost upfront.
Book a free consultationNo obligation · Fixed fees · No hourly surprises
Frequently asked questions
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Get in Touch
Contact Details
Address
3rd Floor, 112-116 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JE
Phone
+44 7380 992174Office hours
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm