To register for a Tax-Free Childcare account in the UK, follow these steps:

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1. Check Eligibility: Make sure you meet the requirements. To qualify, you (and your partner, if you have one) must:

   • Be working, including self-employed, and earning a minimum amount (around £152 per week on average if over 23 years old).

   • Each earning under £100,000 per year.

   • Have a child aged 11 or under (or 17 if they have disabilities).

2. Gather Information: You’ll need:

   • Your National Insurance number.

   • Details of your income and employment.

   • Your partner's details, if you have one.

3. Apply Online:

   • Go to the GOV.UK Tax-Free Childcare page.

   • Sign in with your Government Gateway account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create it.

4. Complete the Application: Fill in details about your work and income, and submit the application.

5. Receive Your Tax-Free Childcare Account Details: Once your application is processed, you’ll get account details and instructions on how to pay into it.

6. Start Paying into the Account: For every £8 you pay in, the government will add £2, up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 if your child has disabilities).

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It usually takes a few days to set up the account, and you’ll receive a confirmation once it’s active. Once registered, you can use it to pay childcare providers who are signed up for the scheme.