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REP024 deadline and reporting periods

Financial promotions approval return (REP024)

What is REP024?

A half-yearly report on the financial promotions you have approved for unauthorised firms.

Who submits it, how often and when

Who submits it
Firms with approver permission, meaning permission to approve financial promotions of unauthorised persons. Exempt approvals are not included.
Frequency
Twice a year.
Reporting period
The 6 months before and the 6 months after your accounting reference date.
Deadline
30 business days after the end of each period

Recent changes

  • The rule was amended on 1 October 2026. The half-yearly report itself dates from 6 November 2023.

Worked example for your accounting reference date

With an accounting reference date of 31 March: your next REP024 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 30 September 2026, due 11 November 2026
  • Period ending 31 March 2027, due 13 May 2027

With an accounting reference date of 31 December: your next REP024 periods end and are due as follows (worked out on 3 November 2026).

  • Period ending 31 December 2026, due 12 February 2027
  • Period ending 30 June 2027, due 11 August 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 within 30 business days of the end of each reporting period.

Get your own REP024 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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REP024: common questions

Who has to submit REP024?

Firms with approver permission, meaning permission to approve financial promotions of unauthorised persons. Exempt approvals are not included. Your firm's RegData schedule shows whether REP024 is on your list.

How often is REP024 submitted?

REP024 is submitted Twice a year.. The 6 months before and the 6 months after your accounting reference date.

What is the REP024 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 16.31.9R. Confirm the date in your own RegData schedule.

Can I work out my REP024 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.