The latest update adds more than 160 individuals and businesses, including a vape importer, a waste broker, property developers and online retailers. In each case, they failed to fully disclose their default to HMRC at the outset of an investigation.
These defaulters’ details will remain published for 12 months. It is important to note that this list only includes those penalised under civil procedures and does not include criminal convictions for tax fraud.
The details HMRC can share about each deliberate default are limited to what is published in the list, which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/publishing-details-of-deliberate-tax-defaulters-pddd/current-list-of-deliberate-tax-defaulters
Kevin Hubbard, HMRC's Director of Individuals and Small Business Compliance, said: “We are committed to tackling those who deliberately default on the tax they owe and creating a level playing field for businesses. “By publishing the names of deliberate defaulters and their penalties, we send a clear message that non-compliance has consequences.”
1. Elan Resourcing Solutions Limited - Employment agency
Formerly of 64 Repton Road, Orpington, Greater Manchester, M3 3HF Period of default: 1 Sep 2020 to 31 May 2022 Tax: £860,174.53 Penalty: £494,600.33 | Google
2. Mushtaq Cash & Carry Limited - Cash and carry
Formerly of Unit 40, Coldhurst Street, Oldham, OL1 2BQ Period of default: 1 Jun 2019 to 29 Feb 2024 Tax: £304,212 Penalty: £190,132.44 | Google
3. Russell Mechanical Limited - Plumbing and heating
Formerly 16 Windale, Worsley, Manchester, M28 0S Period of default: 1 Mar 2021 to 29 Feb 2024 Tax: £176,397.47 Penalty: £123,478.20 | Google
4. SBR Ceiling Ltd - Building completion and finishing
Formerly of 9 Nettleton Grove, Manchester, M9 4BQ Period of default: 6 Apr 2023 to 5 Apr 2024 Tax: £163,846 Penalty: £114,692.20 | Google