12efile RTI E-Filing

Spec sheet

What it does

12efile provides standalone electronic filing for HMRC CIS, RTI and pension returns, plus historical filing-error rectification and agent authorisation.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Purpose

12efile provides a cloud-based system for filing RTI returns and receiving HMRC notices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Intended users

The maker describes system use by SAP, Oracle and bespoke software users, including employers and payroll, accounting, pension and CIS system clients.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Integrations

The vendor says the platform has been used with SAP, Oracle, bespoke payroll systems and other HR and payroll packages.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Support

Support options include phone, email, FAQ assistance and a live demonstration with staff.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Headquarters

The site lists 12efile at China House, 401 Edgware Road, London NW2 6GY, United Kingdom.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Additional outputs

It can produce leaver P45 data and PDFs, year-end P60 data and PDFs after the final FPS, and e-payslips.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Android app

Google Play lists eFileReady MTD VAT, which lets users view submitted MTD VAT returns, payments and liabilities.Read 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

API and SDKs

BusinessFinancing.co.uk lists the product as offering no API; no public SDK is identified on the reviewed official pages.Read 21 Oct 2026 · businessfinancing.co.uk

Architecture

The product is described as cloud-based, platform-independent and 100% browser-based.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

CIS retention

Filed CIS returns and HMRC responses, including certificates, are stored for viewing, printing or download for up to three years.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

CIS workflow

CIS data is entered into a spreadsheet, saved as CSV, uploaded, converted to XML, filed to HMRC and returned with a response.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Company headquarters

Companies House records the registered office at Unit 101 China House, 401 Edgware Road, London NW2 6GY.Read 21 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk

Company registration

EFILE READY LIMITED is an active private UK company incorporated on 21 October 2005 under company number 05600266.Read 21 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk

Company size

GlobalDatabase reports four employees for EFILE READY LIMITED.Read 21 Oct 2026 · uk.globaldatabase.com

Database compatibility

The vendor reports testing with Oracle, IBM DB2 and PostgreSQL databases.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Documentation

Its FAQ covers sign-up, SSO, credentials, spreadsheet templates, uploads, filing, DPS notices and reports.Read 21 Oct 2026 · webpayrolltraining.co.uk

File formats

RTI uploads accept CSV and XML files, with CSV data converted to HMRC-required XML before transmission.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Filing evidence

Successful submissions produce downloadable certificates containing an HMRC timestamp and IR mark.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Google Play availability

The Android listing shows 50+ downloads and does not display a user rating in the opened page.Read 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

HMRC receipts

The service provides HMRC DPS notices including P6, P9, SL1, SL2, PGL1, PGL2 and NINO and RTI notices, with CSV downloads available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

HMRC recognition

HMRC lists 12eFile as able to produce and submit CT600 and iXBRL documents for self-filers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · gov.uk

Independent company profile

Crunchbase describes 12 E File as a private London information-technology and software company providing eReturn software and support.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Input formats

The RTI filing workflow accepts CSV and XML files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

ISO certificate scope

The published certificate covers cloud HMRC and Companies House eReturn services and data-interchange services, with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 expiring 25 July 2028.Read 21 Oct 2026 · efileready.com

Licence

The software is proprietary: Intersoftware Solutions Limited owns the underlying code and licenses it non-exclusively to eFile Ready Limited.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Limit: pricing

BusinessFinancing.co.uk characterizes the service as expensive and lists no free plan or free trial.Read 21 Oct 2026 · businessfinancing.co.uk

Limit: review coverage

BusinessFinancing.co.uk reports no Trustpilot, iPhone App Store or Android App reviews for 12efile.Read 21 Oct 2026 · businessfinancing.co.uk

Limit: support consistency

Some Trustburn reviewers report delayed replies or support answers that did not fully resolve their questions.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustburn.com

Live testing

Users can test against HMRC's RTI Live server at any time.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Payroll compatibility

The maker says the platform is browser-based and compatible with payroll systems including SAP, Oracle and bespoke software.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Payroll outputs

The system can produce P45 and P60 PDFs and supports electronic payslips.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Praise: ease of use

Trustburn reviewers repeatedly describe the website as easy to navigate and the filing process as smooth or efficient.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustburn.com

Praise: support

Several Trustburn reviewers praise the support team as responsive and helpful.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustburn.com

Pricing terms

The price list says support is included, there are no hidden costs, and additional users are free and unlimited.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Rating on BusinessFinancing.co.uk

0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · businessfinancing.co.uk

Rating on Trustburn

4.0 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · trustburn.com

Return coverage

Supported returns include FPS, EPS, NVR, final and additional FPS, P11D and P46 Car.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

RTI coverage

The RTI service supports FPS, EPS, NVR, FSY, additional FPS, P11D and P46(Car) submissions.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

RTI notices

The service downloads P6, P9, SL1, SL2, PGL1, PGL2, NINO and other RTI notices through HMRC DPS.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Scale

The vendor says its automatic DPS tax-code process supports data for up to 250,000 employees.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Scale limit

The maker says its automatic tax-code update service supports data for up to 250,000 employees.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Security and certification

The maker states it is UKAS ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 certified and that its products are tested and recognised by HMRC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Security certification

The company states it is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Self-hosting

The official material describes a hosted cloud service and does not document a self-hosted deployment option.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Validation

Uploaded data is checked against HMRC schemas and business rules before filing, and errors are reported for correction.Read 21 Oct 2026 · 12efile.com

Plans and prices

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