UK compliance overview

Important Compliance Dates

A practical overview of key UK filing and payment deadlines. If you are unsure which deadlines apply to your business, book a free consultation or message us on WhatsApp for guidance.

Key dates and deadlines

Deadlines vary by scheme and accounting period. If you are uncertain, contact us to confirm what applies to you.

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07 January 2026
VAT

Period end Month-end or quarter: 30 November 2025

14 January 2026
CT61

Quarter end 31 December 2025

  • CT61 return and payment for quarter ended 31 December 2025
19 January 2026
CIS / PAYE

Month end Payments to subcontractors to 5 January 2026

  • CIS return: payments made to subcontractors in the month to 5 January 2026
  • PAYE, NIC and CIS payment by post — quarter-end 5 January 2026
  • PAYE, NIC and CIS payment by post — month-end 5 January 2026
22 January 2026
PAYE / NIC / CIS

Month & Quarter end 5 January 2026

  • PAYE, NIC and CIS payment online — quarter-end 5 January 2026
  • PAYE, NIC and CIS payment online — month-end 5 January 2026
30 January 2026
NRLS

Quarter end 31 December 2025

  • Non-resident landlord scheme: payment of tax for the quarter ended 31 December 2025
31 January 2026
Self Assessment & More
  • Self Assessment: first 2025/26 payment on account
  • Self Assessment: 2024/25 balancing payment
  • Self Assessment: amendments to 2023/24 tax returns
  • Self Assessment: 2024/25 online tax returns
  • Corporation Tax returns: 31 January 2025 year ends
  • Plastic Packaging Tax: return and payment quarter-end 31 December
  • EFRBS: report schemes starting in 2024/25
  • IR35: amend/correct 2024/25 deemed payment on employer return and pay balance of PAYE/NIC
  • National Insurance: Form CA72A deferral for the self-employed
  • Self Assessment: file outstanding 2021/22 returns to displace a determination

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