HMRC charges escalating penalties for late CT600 filing, starting at £200 for filing dates on or after 1 April 2026. Here's exactly what happens, how to avoid penalties, and what to do if you've already missed the deadline.
Step-by-step guide to filing your CT600 corporation tax return online using commercial software after HMRC discontinued its free filing service in March 2026.
Late CT600 filing penalties explained: from 1 April 2026, £200 on day one and £400 at 3 months — doubled from previous rates. Plus 10% tax-geared penalties and 7.75% late payment interest. How to minimise the damage.
Complete guide to HMRC penalties for Corporation Tax — late filing (from £100 fixed, rising to £200 for deadlines from April 2026, plus up to 20% of unpaid tax), late payment interest, and inaccuracy penalties. How to avoid them.
Got a dormant company? You still need to file a CT600. This 2026 guide shows you how to file a nil return in 15 minutes — even without HMRC's free service.