Tax Calendar
HMRC Key Dates 2026
Every VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and Self Assessment deadline for the current tax year. Bookmark this page so you never miss a payment date.
Missing an HMRC deadline can mean late payment penalties and interest charges. This page lists every major payment and filing deadline for UK businesses in the 2025/26 tax year. If you're worried about meeting an upcoming payment, we can help you spread the cost, find out more about HMRC finance.
VAT Filing & Payment Deadlines
Deadlines are 1 calendar month and 7 days after the end of each VAT quarter.
Mar / Jun / Sep / Dec quarters
| Quarter ending | Filing & payment due |
|---|---|
| Quarter ending 31 March | 7 May |
| Quarter ending 30 June | 7 August |
| Quarter ending 30 September | 7 November |
| Quarter ending 31 December | 7 February |
Jan / Apr / Jul / Oct quarters
| Quarter ending | Filing & payment due |
|---|---|
| Quarter ending 31 January | 7 March |
| Quarter ending 30 April | 7 June |
| Quarter ending 31 July | 7 September |
| Quarter ending 31 October | 7 December |
Feb / May / Aug / Nov quarters
| Quarter ending | Filing & payment due |
|---|---|
| Quarter ending 28 February | 7 April |
| Quarter ending 31 May | 7 July |
| Quarter ending 31 August | 7 October |
| Quarter ending 30 November | 7 January |
Corporation Tax
Deadlines depend on your company's financial year end.
| Obligation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Payment (profits under £1.5m) | 9 months and 1 day after year end |
| CT600 filing deadline | 12 months after year end |
| Quarterly instalments (profits over £1.5m) | Months 7, 10, 13, 16 of accounting period |
PAYE & National Insurance
Monthly payments to HMRC for employee tax and NI.
| Obligation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monthly PAYE payment (cheque) | 19th of the following month |
| Monthly PAYE payment (electronic) | 22nd of the following month |
| P60 issued to employees | 31 May |
| P11D filing deadline | 6 July |
Self Assessment
Key dates for sole traders, partners, and directors with Self Assessment obligations.
| Obligation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online filing and payment | 31 January |
| Paper filing | 31 October |
| Second payment on account | 31 July |
Set a deadline reminder
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