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How to pay Corporation Tax: payment reference number, online, Bacs or CHAPS, Direct Debit, cheque or at your bank.

• Overview

  The deadline for your payment will depend on your taxable profits. This…

• Direct Debit

  Set up and make changes to a Direct Debit through your company’s HM…

• Approve a payment through your online bank account

  You can pay your Corporation Tax bill directly using your online or mobile…

• Make an online or telephone bank transfer

  How you pay depends on whether you’re using a UK or an overseas bank…

• By debit or corporate credit card online

  You can pay online. There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or…

• At your bank or building society

  You can only pay at your branch by cash or cheque if you have a paying-in…

• Payments for a group of companies

  If your company is in a group, you can pay Corporation Tax under a Group…

• Tell HMRC no payment is due

  Tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you have nothing to pay. HMRC will…

• Check your payment has been received

  Check your HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online account to see if your…

How and when to report changes that affect your Child Benefit payments, such as earnings going above £60,000. How to update a change of address or bank details.

• If your child’s circumstances change

  Report any changes that could affect your Child Benefit to HM Revenue and…

• If your circumstances change or you need to update your details

  Report any changes that could affect your Child Benefit. If you do not,…

Find out how to calculate your taxable profits.

• Updated: 7 April 2026

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