If you use Pensions Online (POL) you should submit this year end information via POL.
For non-POL employers, the Data Management Team will send a prepopulated spreadsheet to the main EA contact week commencing 14 March 2022. The spreadsheet will be partially prepopulated for all members where an annual update should be submitted.
Once the spreadsheet has been received, employers will receive an email from the data team to confirm receipt, this will be sent within five working days. If you do not receive the confirmation email you should contact the employer helpline 0300 3301 353. The data team will then contact you directly to resolve this issue.
The data team will work with employers to resolve any errors arising from the annual update before the annual benefit statement cut-off date. Dates on the cut off are to be confirmed.
Spreadsheets incorrectly completed will be returned for correction and the data will not be processed until the amended information is received.
Any spreadsheets received after 31 May 2022 will be worked on a best endeavours basis. The data team are unable to commit to these being completed prior to the cut off.
Comprehensive guidance notes will be made available to all employers.
The Stakeholder Engagement Team are hosting a virtual training event via Microsoft Teams for all Non-POL employers on the 16 and 17 March 2022.
The event will focus on how to complete the annual return and highlight the common errors usually made, to ensure the accuracy of the information.