Business Finance Assistant is closing on 14 December 2026

We understand that changing the tools you use to manage your business can take time. This page explains what the Business Finance Assistant (BFA) closure means for you, the key dates you need to know, and the support available to help you move to a new solution.

What you need to do

Download and save your data before 14 December 2026 to make sure you keep any information you might need - like reports, submissions, and records. Once the service closes, you will no longer be able to access BFA.

You'll find step-by-step instructions in our data download guide.

Download your BFA data

Things to know if you use BFA to submit VAT returns to HMRC

  • The final VAT period fully supported in BFA will be the period ending 31 October 2026.
  • VAT returns for this period must be submitted by the HMRC deadline of 7 December 2026.
  • If your VAT period finishes on 30 November 2026, you can still use BFA to submit your return, as long as you do so before the service closes on 14 December 2026.

What you need to do

Download and save your data before 14 December 2026 to make sure you keep any information you might need - like reports, submissions, and records. Once the service closes, you will no longer be able to access BFA.

You'll find step-by-step instructions in our data download guide.

Download your BFA data

Things to know if you use BFA to submit VAT returns to HMRC

  • The final VAT period fully supported in BFA will be the period ending 31 October 2026.
  • VAT returns for this period must be submitted by the HMRC deadline of 7 December 2026.
  • If your VAT period finishes on 30 November 2026, you can still use BFA to submit your return, as long as you do so before the service closes on 14 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions - BFA closure

Help and support

If you have any questions, contact us on 0345 072 5555 and we’ll be happy to help.

Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm, excluding bank holidays.