Initiation of COP 8 Investigation (1)

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Code of Practice 8
CHURCHILL TAX ADVISERS
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ABOUT US

• CHURCHILL TAX ADVISERS Leading Tax Adviser
  Company in the UK

• We at Churchill tax advisers specialise in all
  types of tax investigations. Our team of
  specialists offer advice and representation in
  relation to Code of Practice 8 investigations or
  enquiries. COP 8 investigations can have serious
  consequences on your work and personal life. It
  is imperative to contact a tax investigation
  specialist as soon as possible.

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INTRODUCTION

• What is Code of Practice 8 or COP 8?

The HMRC also known as Her Majestys Revenues and
Customs Department is responsible for keeping
tabs on taxes and payments to be utilized for
maintenance of public services in United Kingdom.
Under the various tasks carried out by the HMRC,
one includes the initiation of the Code of
Practice 8 investigations. The Code of
Practice 8 tax investigation or better known as
the COP8 investigation is
initiated in cases where the HMRC suspects tax
evasions by way of participating in tax
avoidance schemes.
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When is COP 8 Investigation Initiated ?
COP 8 investigation is initiated in cases where
the HMRC suspects tax evasions by way of
participating in tax avoidance schemes.
Such schemes result in heavy tax losses
for the UK government, following which
the HMRC is forced to launch investigations.
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What to do incase of COP 8
Investigation?
Before deciding anything, it is advised that the
person or entity in question, take the help or
guidance of a tax advisor who would guide
them through the processes from start to finish.
Before the HMRC initiates the COP8, they are
liable to informing you and your tax advisor of
the same in writing. The HMRC may or may not
provide you with the reasons for launching the
investigation depending on the confidentiality
clauses of the same.
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• Code of Practice 8

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• Phone [phone]
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• Website http//code-of-practice-8.co.uk/

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