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2026/27 levy consultation

Our consultation on the levy rules for 2026/27 closed on 5 January 2026. We would like to thank everyone who provided feedback on our proposals. 

Final 2026/27 levy rules 

We published our conclusions to the consultation and the final levy rules for 2026/27. 

The policy statement confirms the decision to set a zero levy for conventional DB schemes while maintaining a proportionate risk-based charge for Alternative Covenant Schemes for 2026/27. For further details, including additional information for schemes, view our announcement, which set out the approach ahead of publication of the policy statement and final rules. 

Rules, guidance, documents and forms

Appendices

Alternative Covenant Scheme Appendix 2026/27
PDF 515.4 KB
Date 18.03.2026
Transformation Appendix 2026/27
PDF 408.57 KB
Date 18.03.2026

Determination and policy statement

Consultation Document 26/27
PDF 274.42 KB
Date 18.03.2026
Determination 2026/27
PDF 510.67 KB
Date 18.03.2026
Policy Statement
PDF 304.92 KB
Date 18.03.2026

Guidance

Guidance for Alternative Covenant Schemes
PDF 431.3 KB
Date 18.03.2026

Related forms and documents