Tax and accounting deadlines for November 2026

The main tax and accounting deadlines in November 2026 are the MTD for Income Tax quarterly update and VAT returns on Saturday 7 November, the CIS monthly return on Thursday 19 November, electronic PAYE payments by the 22nd, and Company Tax Returns and Companies House accounts on Monday 30 November. HMRC’s tax adviser registration window closes on 18 November. This calendar lists each date with the weekday and what to do.

November 2026 deadline calendar

MTD and VAT on 7 November

The second MTD for Income Tax update covers 6 April to 5 October 2026 for standard update periods. HMRC applies no penalty points for late quarterly updates in 2026 to 2027. See the guide to the 7 November update and the full MTD calendar.

VAT returns and payments are due one month and seven days after the end of the VAT period. For a quarter ended 30 September, that is 7 November. Because the date is a Saturday, file and pay on Friday 6 November if you want to avoid weekend payment timing risks.

PAYE, CIS and employer payments

• Electronic PAYE payments are due by the 22nd of the next tax month. 22 November is a Sunday. GOV.UK says HMRC accepts payments on the date you make them, even at weekends, but Bacs payments usually take three working days, so send them earlier.
• Cheques by post must reach HMRC by the 19th.
• CIS monthly returns must reach HMRC by the 19th for the previous tax month, which runs from the 6th to the 5th. Late returns attract a £100 penalty, then £200, then £300 or 5% of deductions.
• Statements to subcontractors are due within 14 days of the end of each tax month. For the month ending 5 November, that is 19 November.

Corporation Tax and company filings

Corporation Tax is due nine months and one day after the end of the accounting period. A period ended 31 January 2026 gives 1 November 2026, a Sunday. GOV.UK says Faster Payments made online or by phone are accepted on the date you pay, even at weekends. For other methods, the payment must reach HMRC on the last working day before a weekend deadline.

A Company Tax Return is due 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. The late filing penalty is £200, with another £200 later, rising to £1,000 each if the return is late three times in a row. Accounts for private companies are due at Companies House nine months after the accounting reference date. The first late filing penalty band is £150. See company accounts filing deadlines.

Regulatory dates to watch

• 18 November, tax advisers. Advisers with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts but no agent services account must register by 18 November. See tax adviser registration.
• Mid-November, Companies House. The 12-month identity verification transition that began on 18 November 2025 comes to an end this month. See Companies House ID verification.
• From 1 November, EV charging. New legislation confirms VAT and Climate Change Levy treatment of public and workplace EV charging. See VAT on EV charging.
• 1 December, Companies House. Objections to a company being struck off must be made online only, with email no longer accepted.

Looking ahead

• 30 December 2026: file a Self Assessment return online by 11:59pm to pay through your tax code.
• 31 January 2027: Self Assessment filing and payment deadline. See the Self Assessment checklist.
• 7 February 2027: third MTD quarterly update.

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT deadline in November 2026?

For VAT quarters ended 30 September, the return and payment are due on 7 November 2026, one month and seven days after the period end.

When are PAYE payments due in November 2026?

Electronic payments are due by 22 November, which is a Sunday. Cheques must reach HMRC by 19 November.

When is the MTD quarterly update due?

The second MTD for Income Tax quarterly update is due on 7 November 2026. There are no penalty points for late updates in 2026 to 2027.

When is the tax adviser registration deadline?

18 November 2026 for advisers in the second registration window.