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CMC001 deadline and reporting periods

Claims management annual report (CMC001)

What is CMC001?

A yearly report from a claims management firm.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it
Firms with permission for regulated claims management activities.
Frequency
Once a year.
Reporting period
The period is the 12 months ending on your accounting reference date.
Deadline
30 business days after the end of each period

Worked example for your accounting reference date

With an accounting reference date of 31 March: your next CMC001 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 31 March 2027, due 13 May 2027

With an accounting reference date of 31 December: your next CMC001 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 31 December 2026, due 12 February 2027

Dates skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays where the deadline is counted in business days. Your own RegData schedule is the authority.

Where the rule comes from

A firm must submit the Annual Claims Management Report within 30 business days of the firm’s accounting reference date.

Get your own CMC001 dates

Enter your FRN and ARD and see every return that is likely to apply to your firm, with period ends and due dates for the next 12 months.

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CMC001: common questions

Who has to submit CMC001?

Firms with permission for regulated claims management activities. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether CMC001 is on your list.

How often is CMC001 submitted?

CMC001 is submitted Once a year.. The period is the 12 months ending on your accounting reference date.

What is the CMC001 deadline?

The deadline is 30 business days after the end of each period. Business-day deadlines skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays. Source: SUP 16.25.3R, 16.25.7R. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my CMC001 dates automatically?

Yes. Enter your FRN and accounting reference date in the FCA regulatory reporting calendar and it will list your period ends and due dates for the next 12 months, with a calendar file you can download.

This page is a planning aid, not regulatory advice. Your firm's RegData schedule is the authority on which returns you must submit and when.