Free deadline calculator
FCA deadline calculator
Choose the exact FCA event. The calculator distinguishes a warning-notice representation period, a decision-notice reference to the Upper Tribunal, a complaint response and a specified reporting deadline.
England & Wales · Deemed service, clear days and bank holidays applied · Methodology
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- Example input
- 03/08/2026
- Relevant fact
- An FCA warning notice specifies the minimum 14-day representation period from 3 August 2026.
- Expected result
- Monday 17 August 2026 as the minimum review date
The notice itself specifies the time allowed. The calculator distinguishes representations from a decision-notice reference or reporting event.
Cited to the rule
Deadlines this calculator covers
29 encoded deadlines, each cited to its rule.
28 days from Date of decision notice
28 days from Date of referral to the Upper Tribunal
28 days from Date statement of case received
14 days from Date of warning notice (minimum period)
28 days from Date of Stage 1 letter
180 days from Date of final response letter from the firm
2190 days from Date of the event complained about
1095 days from Date complainant became aware (or ought reasonably to have become aware) of cause for complaint
8 weeks from Date complaint received by the firm
15 business days from Date complaint received by the firm
6 months from Date application received by FCA
10 business days from Date of receipt of application
from Date firm becomes aware of the notifiable event
10 business days from Date of change (or before the change where practicable)
28 days from Date of decision notice
14 days from Date of Warning Notice (minimum period)
7 days from Date of Warning Notice
7 business days from Date of becoming aware of breach
365 days from Previous certification
from 31 October annually
3 business days from Date complaint received
8 weeks from Date complaint received
15 business days from Date complaint received
35 business days from Date complaint received
6 months from Date of final response letter
1 business day from Transaction date (T+1)
1 business day from Transaction date (T+1)
7 days from Date of promotion
7 business days from Date of becoming aware
Time limits at a glance
The headline periods below restate the encoded rules. Run the calculator above for the exact date, with deemed service, clear days and bank holidays applied.
Decision notice — Upper Tribunal referral: what is the time limit?
28 days from Date of decision notice, under FSMA s.390(1). The calculator applies deemed service, clear days and bank holidays automatically and shows the rule behind the date.
Respondent (FCA) statement of case after referral: what is the time limit?
28 days from Date of referral to the Upper Tribunal, under UT Rules. The calculator applies deemed service, clear days and bank holidays automatically and shows the rule behind the date.
Applicant reply to statement of case: what is the time limit?
28 days from Date statement of case received, under UT Rules. The calculator applies deemed service, clear days and bank holidays automatically and shows the rule behind the date.
Warning notice response: what is the time limit?
14 days from Date of warning notice (minimum period), under DEPP 2.3. The calculator applies deemed service, clear days and bank holidays automatically and shows the rule behind the date.
Settlement Stage 1 (30% discount): what is the time limit?
28 days from Date of Stage 1 letter, under DEPP 6.7. The calculator applies deemed service, clear days and bank holidays automatically and shows the rule behind the date.
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