Following feedback from around 500 businesses, HMRC has confirmed revised ECS fees that will take effect from 1 December 2025.

Key Fee Changes

1. Premises Fee

• Increases from £300 → £400

• Charged per premises when your annual supervision fee is due.

2. Fit and Proper Test Fee

• Increases from £150 → £500

• Applies only to:

  • Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs)

  • Money Service Businesses (MSBs)

3. Application Fee (Reintroduced)

• £300

• Payable by:

  • New businesses applying for supervision

  • Existing businesses that miss their annual supervision deadline and must reapply

4. Small Business Reduction (Turnover < £5,000)

If eligible:

• You must still pay the full application fee and premises fee upfront

• You may later apply for a refund of:

  • £300 (full application fee)

  • £200 of the premises fee