HMRC - Tax and VAT

HMRC’s Approach to Obtaining Communications Data in Criminal Investigations

Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the powers that HM Revenue and Customs has for seeking communications data while investigating tax fraud.

By Syedur Rahman  12 July 2021
3 min read

Tax Fraud - A civil and criminal issue

Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses a case that clarifies HM Revenue and Customs’ scope for deciding whether to bring criminal or civil proceedings.

By Nicola Sharp  16 November 2020
3 min read

Proposed New Disclosure Powers for HMRC

Syedur Rahman of Rahman Ravelli details the finance bill measures to make it easier for HM Revenue and Customs to gain information about individuals.

By Syedur Rahman  21 October 2020

Failing to Prevent TAX Evasion

Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli outlines the offences created by Part 3 of the Criminal Finances Act, their relevance in this COVID-19 era and the appropriate corporate response.

By Nicola Sharp  28 September 2020
4 min read

HM Revenue and Customs and Hybrid Arbitrage

Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli assesses HMRC’s action against General Electric

By Nicola Sharp  7 August 2020
2 min read

Deutsche Bank's Compliance Failings and 5MLD

Deutsche Bank has been fined for shortcomings relating to money laundering and tax evasion. Nicola Sharp of Rahman Ravelli believes any such failings need addressing before the January arrival of the EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directi...

By Nicola Sharp  22 December 2019

Taking the right steps to ensure you do not commit the offence of failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion

Nicola Sharp outlines what needs to be done to avoid the failure to prevent offence that was introduced by the Criminal Finances Act.

By Nicola Sharp  15 May 2019
6 min read

The right way to report a company’s failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion

Nicola Sharp outlines what HM Revenue and Customs expects from those who believe they have committed the corporate offence that was introduced by the Criminal Finances Act.

By Nicola Sharp  30 April 2019
3 min read

Unexplained wealth orders: their potential and the right way to respond if faced with one

Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase in unexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals. 

By Azizur Rahman  1 March 2019
4 min read

The Paradise Papers - Defending Tax Evasion Allegations

The Paradise Papers put the issue of tax avoidance firmly back in the headlines.

By Azizur Rahman  5 December 2017
3 min read