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FSA056 deadline and reporting periods

Authorised payment institution capital return (FSA056)

What is FSA056?

A yearly return on the capital an authorised payment institution holds.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it
Authorised payment institutions and registered account information service providers. Small payment institutions do not file it.
Frequency
Once a year.
Reporting period
Follows 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 FSA056 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 FSA056 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

authorised payment institution | Authorised Payment Institution Capital Adequacy Return | FSA056 (Note 1) | Annual (Note 2) | 30 business days (Note 3)

Get your own FSA056 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.

FSA056: common questions

Who has to submit FSA056?

Authorised payment institutions and registered account information service providers. Small payment institutions do not file it. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether FSA056 is on your list.

How often is FSA056 submitted?

FSA056 is submitted Once a year.. Follows your accounting reference date.

What is the FSA056 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 16.13.4D. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my FSA056 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.