Signing the Declaration of Compliance

What it is, why it matters, and how to do it right

The Declaration of Compliance is how you show you’ve met your auto-enrolment duties. It’s a legal step and doing it on time keeps you compliant. Helping you avoid any fines.

Here’s how to get it done.

What is it?

It’s a quick online form you submit to The Pensions Regulator.

It confirms that:

You’ve assessed your team

Eligible employees are enrolled in a workplace pension

Your scheme is set up and running properly

You only need to do it once when your duties start but you’ll repeat it every three years as part of your re-enrolment cycle.

Key details to know

Make sure you’ve got these to hand:

Deadline: Within 5 months of your duties start date (or third staging date anniversary)

Pension provider: Smart Pension

Scheme name: Smart Pension Master Trust

Pension Scheme Registry (PSR) number: 12011089

Employer Pension Scheme Reference (EPSR): We’ll email this to you – it’s unique to your business

Running late or think you might be? Let The Pensions Regulator know to avoid the risk of a fine.

How to submit your declaration

Look out for our email
We’ll send you a reminder when it’s time, with everything you need.
Follow the link
Click the link in our email, or head to the Pensions Regulator site: Declaration of Compliance
Fill in the form
Use the details above to complete it online.

If you’re using another pension provider for a different scheme, you’ll need to submit a separate declaration for that one too.

Need help?

We’ve got your back.

Whether it’s your first time submitting or you're re-declaring, our Customer Support team is here to guide you through it.

Call: 01452 922000

Email: help@mythrive.co.uk

Live chat: Available on the Thrive website and Employer Portal during working hours

With Thrive, staying compliant is simple. You’ll get reminders, tools, and expert help to keep everything on track – every step of the way.