REGISTER AS A SOLE TRADER

WE’VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU TO APPLY FOR YOUR UTR NUMBER ONLINE.

Who is a sole trader?

We help individuals and companies that often ask the questions ‘how do I register as a sole trader?’, “what to become sole trader”, ‘how to become sole trader’ and ‘how do I complete the sole trader registration?

Your UTR number will be issued directly from HMRC

If you start working for yourself, you're considered as sole trader even if you've not told HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You will run the business as an individual and not as a company, although you can still employ staff.

How do I register as a sole trader?

We have made the registration process as simple as possible for you. All you need to do is fill out the form above and it will be submitted to HMRC within 24 hours.

How do I apply for a UTR to become sole trader?

The fastest way to apply for a Unique Taxpayer Reference is by filling in the Taxandtraders online UTR registration form. We have made it as easy as possible for you to apply for your UTR number online. You will need your National Insurance number before you can apply for your UTR.

Why do I need a UTR to become sole trader?

If you want to start working as Sole trader you need to apply for a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) and required to submit self assessment to HMRC using your UTR number. You will also need your UTR to file a Tax Return if you earn more than £100,000 during a tax year.

How can I get my UK UTR online and become sole trader?

To get your UK UTR number online you have 2 options, register through HMRC’s online page and Register for Self-Assessment or sole trader, you will need a Government Gateway User ID and password to sign in. Or you can simply use this online UTR form provided by Taxandtraders. It is simple and fast to apply online for your UTR number with Taxandtraders.

How long does it take to register as a sole trader?

After you’ve completed and submitted your sole trader registration using our online form, HMRC will process your application and post a letter to your home address containing your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). This can take up to 6 weeks — or as fast as 10 working days if you select our FAST TRACK UTR Service.

As an authorised HMRC agent, we can manage the entire process for you — registering you as a sole trader and handling the communication with HMRC on your behalf. Once your registration is finalised, you’ll receive your UTR (Unique Tax Reference number).*

There are no obligations or commitments to use any additional services. However, we do offer Yearly Accounting Support if you decide to have our team assist you with your Self Assessment Tax Return.

Why choose Taxandtraders.co.uk to help you registering as a sole trader?

Registering as a sole trader with Taxandtraders is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to set up your self-employment compared to other companies.

You can complete the sole trader registration online in just a few minutes, and we’ll submit it to HMRC within 24 hours. Simply fill in your details above to get started today.

After you submit your sole trader application and it’s sent to HMRC, your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number will be issued within 6 weeks — or in as little as 10 working days if you choose our FAST TRACK UTR Service.

If you want Taxandtraders.co.uk to liaise with HMRC on your behalf and manage your UTR registration, you’ll need to sign the client authorisation form (64-8), which we’ll email to you after you sign up.

We simply ask that you consider using our expert accountancy team for year-round support and for preparing and filing your end-of-year tax return. For those working under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), we recover an average of £2,514 annually for each client, and provide trusted guidance throughout the tax return process.

Once you’re registered with us, we’ll send you a welcome pack along with details of our helpline, text, and email support so you can reach out anytime with your questions.

We understand that registering as a sole trader can feel complicated, but we make the process easy and stress-free, giving you peace of mind that you won’t end up overpaying income tax during the year.

Taxandtraders Ltd is a leading specialist in the construction sector, helping subcontractors with everything from CIS and UTR registration to managing HMRC accounts and reclaiming overpaid tax.

Taxandtraders Ltd is an independent, privately owned company. We are not HMRC. We are an authorised agent, so we can deal with HMRC on your behalf, but we are not endorsed or affiliated with HMRC. Please contact our helpline if you have any questions.