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In this article we discuss how HMRC can ‘pierce the corporate veil’ in certain circumstances using Personal Liability Notices which allow Directors and other senior officers of a company to be pursued in their personal capacity. Directors and other senior officers of private limited companies have, for well over a century, enjoyed a considerable level […]
15/07/26
As part of its drive to reduce the ‘tax gap,’ being the difference between the amount of tax HMRC collects and the amount it estimates is actually owed, HMRC operates a powerful data networking and analytical system known as HMRC Connect. The system enables HMRC to identify businesses or individuals that may not have paid […]
06/07/26
Open Banking is a ground breaking concept in finance and requires traditional banks to share data with licensed financial technology (‘fintech’) companies, subject to consumer consent. It seeks to remove those barriers which hinder accounts held with different building societies, banks and other providers from working seamlessly together by safely sharing account information. Whilst originating […]
22/04/26
Individuals and businesses must tell HMRC when they become liable to pay tax, such as income tax, capital gains tax, or corporation tax, or when their circumstances change. This includes reaching key thresholds, such as the statutory limits regulating VAT liability. KANGS has successfully assisted our client, a labour supply company, secure the withdrawal of […]
03/04/26
KANGS has successfully defended our client who had been charged, along with several other defendants, including family members, with various allegations of fraud. These charges included conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to cheat the Public Revenue, fraudulent trading and failure to keep proper accounting records. The prosecution was based on allegations of an alleged ‘cash for […]
27/03/26
KANGS recently assisted in the successful conclusion of prosecution proceedings against a company and its two directors. The proceedings were initiated following their failure to comply with a Notice of Requirement served by HMRC under the Income Tax (Pay as You Earn) Regulations 2003 and the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001. In instances where HMRC […]
25/03/26
