Duties and levies: Cheque duty
Monthly returns
You must file a Monthly return for licensed printers of cheques (IR191) and pay the duty each calendar month. You can get these returns by:
- downloading the IR191 form, or
- ordering them by calling our 0800 self-service line on 0800 257 773.
You'll need to provide the following details:
- name of licensed printer
- address of printer
- licence number
- month of the return
- cheque duty payable
- quantity of cheques printed
- name of applicant (s)
- name of bank and branch, or other drawee
- serial numbers of cheques printed
Due date for filing monthly returns
You must send your return and payment by the 21st of the following month. For example, the return and payment for August is due on 21 September.
If you don't have any cheque duty to pay
You must file a Monthly return for licensed printers of cheques (IR191) form for each month, even if you have no cheque duty to pay for the period. If this happens, please write "nil" on the form, sign it, and return it to us by the payment due date. If you don't do this we will ask you to explain why you haven't paid.
Date published: 13 Oct 2011
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