Business Tax
VAT Fraud Solicitors
Experienced VAT Fraud Solicitors in Manchester and london
Are you being accused of VAT Fraud? We have an experienced team of VAT fraud solicitors who specialise in defending VAT fraud allegations.
VAT fraud investigations can cause disruptions to a business and may lead to severe reputation damage. This is because VAT fraud is a serious offence which can be punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
VAT fraud may be an allegation that a company has not paid enough VAT or claimed too much, or that accounts have been falsified. It may be an allegation of carousel fraud, where goods are imported without VAT and then sold in the EU with VAT being fraudulently claim back from HMRC.
However, whilst some companies do commit VAT fraud, many are investigated as a result of genuine errors. If you receive a letter from HM Revenue and Customs stating you owe an amount, please contact us a soon as possible and we can help try and get the penalty reduced.
Whether an allegation has been made or an investigation launched, it is vital you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
Contact our VAT Fraud Solicitors
If you would like to enquire about any matters relating to VAT Fraud please complete our online contact form here or send an email to us at [email protected] and one of our VAT fraud solicitors shall call you back. Alternatively, please call our legal team on 0330 127 8888 for a no obligation discussion.
Monarch Solicitors offices in Manchester and London ready to provide expert legal advice.
We are also able to leverage an international network spanning across Hong Kong, Turkey and Dubai to provide seamless assistance with cross-border matters relating to VAT fraud.
FAQ
VAT fraud occurs when a VAT registered trader collects VAT on their sales but fails to pass on the balance of the VAT owed to HMRC after the trader has deducted the VAT they have paid to their suppliers.
If HMRC has accused your business of failing to declare its true VAT liability on VAT returns by suppressing sales or inflating purchases, we can assist you to make an organised disclosure to reduce the VAT assessment and avoid a Civil Evasion Penalty.
Not one set thing sets off a VAT fraud investigation, things such as you filing tax returns late, paying taxes late or making errors that need correcting.
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