Freelancing Calendar

Every date you need to know for your freelancing business.

July
31
Second payment on account due

1 week from now

The second instalment of your advance tax payment for the current year is due.

August
7
MTD quarterly update due (1st)

2 weeks from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your first cumulative update for the tax year (through 5 July) using MTD-compatible software.

October
5
Self-assessment registration deadline

2 months from now

If you became self-employed in the previous tax year and haven't yet registered with HMRC, this is the deadline to do so.

October
31
Paper self-assessment return deadline

3 months from now

If you file a paper return rather than online, this is your cut-off, three months earlier than the online deadline.

November
7
MTD quarterly update due (2nd)

3 months from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your cumulative update for the tax year through 5 October using MTD-compatible software.

November
18
Companies House identity verification hard deadline

3 months from now

End of the 12-month transition: existing directors and people with significant control (PSCs) must have verified their identity with Companies House. Your personal deadline may be earlier, tied to your next confirmation statement.

January
31
First payment on account due

6 months from now

If your tax bill is over £1,000, HMRC will also ask you to pay half of next year's estimated bill on the same date.

January
31
Self-assessment return deadline (online)

6 months from now

Your tax return must be submitted and any tax owed must be paid to HMRC by midnight.

February
1
Late filing penalties begin

6 months from now

Miss the 31 January deadline and automatic penalties start the following day, increasing the longer the return remains outstanding.

February
7
MTD quarterly update due (3rd)

6 months from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your cumulative update for the tax year through 5 January using MTD-compatible software.

April
5
End of the tax year

8 months from now

The current tax year closes. ISA allowances and pension contribution limits reset from this date.

April
6
Start of the new tax year

8 months from now

New tax rates and thresholds take effect. Any changes to National Insurance or income tax bands apply from today.

April
19
PAYE and payroll deadline (limited companies)

8 months from now

If you run a limited company and pay yourself a salary, payroll submissions and payments to HMRC are due here. If you're paying electronically, you've got until April 22 to pay.

May
7
MTD quarterly update due (4th)

9 months from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your cumulative update for the full tax year through 5 April using MTD-compatible software.

July
31
Second payment on account due

12 months from now

The second instalment of your advance tax payment for the current year is due.

August
7
MTD quarterly update due (1st)

12 months from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your first cumulative update for the tax year (through 5 July) using MTD-compatible software.

October
5
Self-assessment registration deadline

14 months from now

If you became self-employed in the previous tax year and haven't yet registered with HMRC, this is the deadline to do so.

October
31
Paper self-assessment return deadline

15 months from now

If you file a paper return rather than online, this is your cut-off, three months earlier than the online deadline.

November
7
MTD quarterly update due (2nd)

15 months from now

If MTD for Income Tax applies to you, submit your cumulative update for the tax year through 5 October using MTD-compatible software.