Submit a return for the Economic Crime Levy

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Before you submit a return, you need to register for the Economic Crime Levy.

You must submit a return each year if you have registered for the Economic Crime Levy and meet the threshold for paying the levy. We ask that you submit a return even if you do not meet the threshold for paying the levy.

For example, if you register and submit a return as a band A entity in the first year, you will need to pay the levy. If you do not meet the revenue threshold in a following year, we ask you to still submit a return.

  • the relevant accounting period for your organisation
  • your UK revenue for the relevant accounting period
  • how long you carried out anti-money laundering regulated activities for during the financial year
  • You will also need to tell us information about the person in your organisation who is completing the return including their:

    You must submit a return by 30 September each year.

  • your UK revenue for the financial year — this can be an estimate if necessary
  • whether you stopped or started anti-money laundering regulated activity in the previous year
  • The financial year runs from 1 April to 31 March of the following year.

    If you do not submit your return by the deadline, you may need to pay a penalty.

    You must use the online service to submit your return.

    You’ll need the sign in details you used to register for the Economic Crime Levy.

    If you registered more than one entity, you’ll have separate sign in details for each one.

    Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any problems with this service.

    If you experience technical issues with this service, select the ‘Is this page not working properly?’ link on the page where you need help.

    You will be given a 14-digit return number, starting with an X. You will need this to pay your Economic Crime Levy.

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