Funeral plans

FPR003a deadline and reporting periods

Funeral plan providers: half-yearly prudential return (FPR003a)

What is FPR003a?

A half-yearly return on the financial strength of a funeral plan provider.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it: Funeral plan providers.
Frequency: Twice a year.
Reporting period: Calendar half years ending 30 June and 31 December.
Deadline: 80 business days after the end of each half year

Worked example for your accounting reference date

With an accounting reference date of 31 March: your next FPR003a periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

Period ending 31 December 2026, due 27 April 2027
Period ending 30 June 2027, due 21 October 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

Half yearly (note 3) | 80 business days after the half year end

Source: SUP 16.12.8A (confidence: high)

Get your own FPR003a 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.

Build my reporting calendar

Want the wider picture? Read the full guide: FCA regulatory reporting deadlines 2026/27.

FPR003a: common questions

Who has to submit FPR003a?

Funeral plan providers. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether FPR003a is on your list.

How often is FPR003a submitted?

FPR003a is submitted Twice a year.. Calendar half years ending 30 June and 31 December.

What is the FPR003a deadline?

The deadline is 80 business days after the end of each half year. Business-day deadlines skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays. Source: SUP 16.12.8A. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my FPR003a 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.