Key financial dates 2025

Keep ahead of the deadlines

We’ve put together a special list of all the important dates and deadlines that you can’t afford to miss or forget about. You’ll find everything you need to know from PAYE and tax return deadlines to some one-off dates. It’s all designed to be read at a glance – the ultimate tool for a busy business owner.

RTI Submission Deadline: 19 April

Final Real Time Information (RTI) submissions for PAYE in the 2024/25 tax year are due.

ATED Filing Deadline: 30 April

Deadline for filing and payment of ATED returns for limited companies owning residential properties.

P60 Forms: 31 May

Employers must issue P60 forms to employees employed as of 5 April.

P11D Submission Deadline: 6 July

Deadline for submitting forms detailing employee benefits and expenses for the 2024/25 tax year.

Class 1A National Insurance: 6 July

Employers must report the total Class 1A National Insurance owed.

Employment Related Security (ERS) Deadline: 6 July

For 2024/25 returns.

Payment Deadline: 22 July

Employers must pay Class 1A National Insurance contributions (or by 19 July if paying by cheque).

Second Payment on Account for Self-Assessment: 31 July

Ensure that self-employed individuals or those with additional income sources settle their second tax payment.

Self-Assessment Registration Deadline: 5 October

Notify HMRC if you’re required to file a self-assessment tax return (including first-time filers).

PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA): 22 October

Pay tax and Class 1B National Insurance (or by 19 October if paying by cheque).

Paper Tax Return Deadline: 31 October

Deadline to file your 2024/25 self-assessment tax return if filing by paper.

Self-Assessment PAYE Collection Deadline: 30 December

Last chance for self-assessment taxpayers to opt for tax to be collected via PAYE for tax owed under £3,000.

Other Important Dates Annually

VAT – Quarterly Returns to HMRC every 3 months on or before the 7th of the month, five weeks after your period end date.

Company Accounts – must be submitted to Companies House within nine months after the accounting period end.

Corporation Tax – The deadline to file your corporation tax return is 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. The tax is payable 9 months after the end of the accounting period.

Do you need help meeting any of these deadlines?

At bennettbrooks, we understand that there are many financial deadlines to contend with and this can become overwhelming, especially for busy business owners and self-employed individuals. Our team is available to help you stay compliant and plan ahead.

Contact us to talk through your needs and ensure you’re always one step ahead.

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