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
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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
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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
Seeking Changes to Data Used to Calculate the Levy: Practice and Principles
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213.31 KB
Date
18.03.2026