| Corporation Tax Return (CT600) |
12 months after accounting period end |
Critical |
Prepare tax computation, review with directors, submit electronically before deadline |
| Corporation Tax Payment |
9 months and 1 day after accounting period end |
Critical |
Calculate liability in advance, schedule payment, notify you 30 days beforehand |
| VAT Return (MTD) |
1 month and 7 days after VAT period end |
Critical |
Prepare bridging submission via MTD-compatible software, file and reconcile quarterly |
| PAYE / RTI Full Payment Submission |
On or before each pay date |
Critical |
Process payroll, submit FPS on time, manage PAYE payment to HMRC by 22nd each month |
| P11D (Benefits in Kind) |
6 July following end of tax year |
Moderate |
Collect benefit data from clients, prepare all P11D and P11D(b) forms, submit by deadline |
| Class 1A National Insurance (P11D(b)) |
22 July (19 July by cheque) |
Moderate |
Calculate Class 1A NI liability and schedule payment within HMRC window |
| Self-Assessment (Online Filing) |
31 January following end of tax year |
Critical |
Gather income data, compute tax, file return and schedule balancing payment by 31 Jan |
| Confirmation Statement (Companies House) |
Within 14 days of annual review date |
Moderate |
Review company details for accuracy, submit confirmation statement on schedule |
| Annual Accounts (Companies House) |
9 months after accounting period end (private companies) |
Moderate |
Prepare statutory accounts, file with Companies House — coordinated with HMRC CT600 |
| CIS Monthly Return |
19th of the month following the tax month |
Moderate |
Verify subcontractors, calculate deductions, file monthly CIS return with HMRC |