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REP008 deadline and reporting periods

Conduct rules breaches report (REP008)

What is REP008?

A yearly report of disciplinary action you took for breaches of the conduct rules by staff who are not senior managers.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it
Firms under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime that took such action in the period. Payment and e-money only firms do not file it. You only file if you have something to report, and no nil return is needed.
Frequency
Once a year.
Reporting period
The 12 months to 31 August. Limited permission credit firms use the 12 months to 31 December.
Deadline
Within 2 months of the end of the period, so 31 October, moving to the next business day: Monday 2 November 2026 and Monday 1 November 2027. Limited permission credit firms report by the end of February

Worked example for your accounting reference date

With an accounting reference date of 31 March: your next REP008 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 31 August 2027, due 1 November 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

the 12 month period ending on the last day of August… within two months

Get your own REP008 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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Want the wider picture? Read the full guide: FCA regulatory reporting deadlines 2026/27.

REP008: common questions

Who has to submit REP008?

Firms under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime that took such action in the period. Payment and e-money only firms do not file it. You only file if you have something to report, and no nil return is needed. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether REP008 is on your list.

How often is REP008 submitted?

REP008 is submitted Once a year.. The 12 months to 31 August. Limited permission credit firms use the 12 months to 31 December.

What is the REP008 deadline?

The deadline is Within 2 months of the end of the period, so 31 October, moving to the next business day: Monday 2 November 2026 and Monday 1 November 2027. Limited permission credit firms report by the end of February. Business-day deadlines skip weekends and England and Wales bank holidays. Source: SUP 15.11.13R. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my REP008 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.