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eFileReady is committed to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal data. This page explains how to request deletion of your eFileReady account and what happens to your data as a result.

What Data is Deleted ( Immediately Upon Closure )

Upon successful verification, we will permanently delete the following:

  • Your login credentials (passwords, security tokens, and session data)
  • Stored API credentials for HMRC or third-party services
What Data is Retained ( Mandatory 6-Year Legal Retention )

Under UK tax laws and HMRC/Companies House regulations, we are legally obliged to retain the following records for a minimum of 6 years from the end of the relevant tax year. These records cannot be deleted during this statutory period:

  • Filed e-Returns and submission records (including RTI/FPS/EPS, CIS300, MTD VAT, CT600/iXBRL, P11D, and Pension returns)
  • Submission receipts and full audit trails - retained as legal requirement which stands as proof of successful filing, in case HMRC or Companies House ever queries a submission.
  • Financial transaction records related to billing/invoicing - retained as required under UK accounting and tax regulations (e.g., Companies Act 2006)

Note: These retained records necessarily include the identifying details (names, addresses, NI numbers, etc.) of the employers, agents, and employees involved in those filings. This data is archived and locked; it is not accessible to anyone (including our staff) unless required for legal compliance or court orders.

What Happens After the 6-Year Period?

Once the mandatory 6-year retention period expires, the archived data will be automatically and permanently deleted from our systems.

How Account Deletion works
Step 1
Submit request

Submit the form below with your account details for account closure.

Step 2
Identity verification

For security, we'll confirm your identity before processing your request.

Step 3
Confirmation request

Once verified, we'll confirm receipt and the expected completion timeline.

Step 4
Processing request

Your account and eligible data will be deleted within 30 days of verification.

Delete my Account.

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