Skip to main content

Search Results

Introduction to the levy

Similar to an insurance premium, the amount of levy each scheme pays is primarily based on the risk of its sponsoring employer becoming insolvent. A small portion of the levy we collect is based on the size of the scheme. 

Understanding your invoice

Find out how we get information about your scheme and download our levy guide to help you understand your invoice.

Request a levy review

If you think we have made a mistake, your scheme trustees or authorised representatives can raise a review.

Applying for a levy waiver

In limited circumstances, the Board can waive the levy. Find out more about levy waivers and how to apply for one here.

How your levy has been calculated for 2018/19 and what’s changed

The levy scaling factor (LSF) has been reduced to 0.48 The scheme based levy remains at 0.000021 x unstressed liabilities The risk based levy cap has been reduced to 0.5% (0.005000) x unstressed liabilities

Levy rules for 2018/19

The following rules and guidance set out how we calculated the levy for the 2018/19 levy year. These were published following a consultation. The following rules and guidance�provide a detailed explanation of how we calculate the levy. The appendices and guidance documents include steps that schemes can take to ensure they receive credit for positive actions, such as certifying contingent assets or deficit reduction contributions.

2023/24 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2023. Find out more information about our evolving policy here.

2021/22 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2021. Find out more information about our insolvency risk partner D&B, and how you can shape our levy rules here. 

2025/26 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2025.

2024/25 levy year

Invoices for this levy year will be issued in autumn 2024.