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Signing the Declaration of Compliance

Learn what the Declaration of Compliance is, what your responsibilities are and how to sign

Understanding the Declaration of Compliance

The Declaration of Compliance is an online form that confirms your business has fulfilled its auto-enrolment obligations. This declaration must be submitted to The Pensions Regulator to demonstrate that you've enrolled eligible workers into a pension scheme and are adhering to your auto-enrolment responsibilities.

Important Information:

  • Deadline: You are required to submit the declaration within 5 months of your duties start date or by the third anniversary of your staging date. Failing to meet the deadline can result in a fine.

  • What You’ll Need:

    • Pension Provider: The pension scheme you’ve chosen is Smart Pension.

    • Scheme Name: The official name of your pension scheme is Smart Pension Master Trust.

    • Employer Pension Scheme Reference (EPSR): This reference is unique to your company and will be sent to you via email from Thrive Customer Support.

    • Pension Scheme Registry (PSR) Number: The unique identifier for your pension scheme is 12011089.

  • Re-declaration: You will need to re-declare your compliance every three years, even if no employees need to be re-enrolled.

  • Late Submission: If you are delayed in submitting the declaration or anticipate a delay, inform The Pensions Regulator immediately to avoid penalties.

Steps to Complete the Declaration:

  1. Wait for Thrive’s Email: Thrive Customer Support will send you an email when it’s time to submit your Declaration of Compliance. This email will contain all the necessary details.

  2. Follow the Link: The email will include a direct link to The Pensions Regulator’s website. The website can also be found here: Declaration of Compliance

  3. Complete the Declaration: Once you’re on the website, follow the step-by-step instructions to fill out and sign the declaration using the required information at the top of this article. 

  4. Separate Declaration for Other Providers: If you have a different pension provider, you will need to complete a separate declaration for that scheme.

Make sure to submit your declaration within the required time frame to avoid any fines or penalties!

If you need assistance, our support team is ready to help! You can contact Thrive Customer Support here: Contact Us