Our easy-to-use sole trader registration form takes less than three minutes to complete. Just provide a few essential details to begin your UTR application hassle-free.
We’ll submit your sole trader UTR application to HMRC within 24 hours. Our experienced team ensures your details are accurately processed without delays.
Receive your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number by post in as few as 10 working days. Our fast-track service helps you start your sole trader journey quickly and confidently.
Our experienced team ensures accuracy and compliance, giving you complete peace of mind.
Transparency on what to have whilst making the application
Looking to register as a sole trader and get your UTR number quickly? Tax2U is the trusted choice for thousands of sole traders and subcontractors across the UK.
Here’s why our customers choose us:
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Join thousands who’ve already trusted Tax2U to get registered and stay compliant as a sole trader.
This has helped me establish myself as Self Employed Sole Trader with my company; 'Mixonian Motion Pictures' That has previously been 'Underground' for so many years, but now official and put me in a better position to do business in Arts,Entertainment and Film. Something that I should have made official in this way a long time ago but it's not too late. To catch up in a business sense.
read moreExcellent service easy to use, friendly helpful staff to help you get where you need to regarding tax issues, UTR/CIS numbers etc. Highly recommend
read moreFrequently asked questions
If you start working for yourself, you’re considered a sole trader — even if you haven’t yet told HMRC. You run your business as an individual (not a company), but you can still employ staff. As a sole trader, you’re personally responsible for your business’s income and tax obligations.
We’ve made the process simple. Just fill out our online registration form, and we’ll submit your application to HMRC within 24 hours. There’s no need to create a Government Gateway account — we do it all for you.
The fastest way to apply for a Unique Taxpayer Reference is through our secure online form. You’ll need your National Insurance number and a few basic details — and we’ll handle the rest.
If you’re earning income as a sole trader, HMRC requires you to submit a Self-Assessment tax return. To do this, you’ll need a UTR number. You’ll also need it if your income exceeds £1,000 per year or £100,000 annually (as high earners must submit Self-Assessments regardless of employment status).
There are two ways:
If you apply directly with HMRC, it can take 6–8 weeks to receive your UTR. With Tax2u’s FAST TRACK service, you can get it in just 10 working days. Once we process your application, HMRC sends your UTR by post.
Registering through Tax2U is the easiest, most convenient way to start as a sole trader. We’re an authorised HMRC agent and handle the process from start to finish — including client authorisation (64-8 form), submission, and follow-up.
Plus, if you choose us for your Self-Assessment, we offer full-year support with no obligation. If you’re under CIS, we help our clients reclaim an average of £2,514 per year in overpaid tax.
Once registered, you’ll receive a Welcome Pack, and access to our team via phone, text, and email whenever you have questions.
Our experienced team ensures accuracy and compliance, giving you complete peace of mind.
I have been using tax2u for filing my tax returns. This is 3rd consecutive year and I must say they have been very helpful. Eduard has been very patient and responded in time and guided with everything. He has been amazing on explaining in detail about every query I had during the filing process. I do not have to worry about the documentation. I get timely reminders about submitting a tax return so you don't miss the deadline. I just have to upload all the required documents and tax2u takes care of the rest. Highly recommend anyone who wants to submit their tax returns.