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Data protection fee self assessment

You don't need to pay a fee yet

Companies that are not yet trading don't have to pay a fee to the ICO.

Once you start trading you should retake this self assessment to decide if you need to pay the fee.

Fill in our exemptions form to let us know the status of your company so we can update our records.

I am certain that my company is not required to pay a data protection fee to the ICO under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018

Have you completed our self-assessment?

Yes No

Please take our quick self assessment before completing the exemption form.

What is the nature of your business?

Reasons for exemption

Company name

Companies House number - please provide the full 8 characters

Your name

Telephone number

Email address

Our system does not issue a confirmation of receipt automatically, so you should not expect to hear from us unless we have a query about your response.