Chapter AWRS50300

Published date24 May 2016
Record NumberAWRS50300
CourtHM Revenue & Customs

When making a decision you must base it on sound evidence, disclosable at tribunal, that approving the application, or allowing the approval to continue, would pose a serious threat to the revenue. Examples of evidence that we should consider when assessing the fit and proper status of any key persons would include:

  • assessments for duty-unpaid stock or for other under declarations of tax that suggest there is a significant risk that the business would be prepared to trade in duty unpaid alcohol
  • seizures
  • penalties for wrongdoing or other civil penalties which suggest a business does not have a responsible outlook on its tax obligations
  • trading with unapproved persons
  • evidence of fraud
  • serious non-compliance with other taxes
  • previous approvals revoked or refused for this or other regimes including liquor licensing, previous confiscation...

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