Tax Evasion | Kangs Company Director Disqualification Solicitors
The Insolvency Service has recently reported that Mr Chin Seong Lam, a restaurateur and company director (‘Mr Lam’), has been banned from being involved in the running of any company for twelve years after admitting to the fraudulent evasion of payment of VAT.
Timothy Thompson of Kangs Solicitor reports upon the circumstances.
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- Mr Lam owned outlets at the O2 Arena and at Gun Wharf Quays Shopping Centre in Portsmouth.
- An investigation by HMRC into the affairs of Mr Lam and his businesses revealed that he had failed to declare substantial cash payments which he pocketed for personal use
- In 2018, Mr Lam admitted two counts of being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of VAT and was sentenced to three years imprisonment
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- Following the HMRC criminal investigation which uncovered the fraud, Mr Lam liquidated his companies in 2016 / 2017 which resulted in a tax liability of approximately one million pounds, representing tax liabilities accruing over a period of four and a half years
- Proceedings involving the Insolvency Service and HMRC to disqualify Mr Lam from being a director of a Company resulted in an Undertaking being given by him accepting his disqualification for a period of twelve years
Insolvency Service Comment | Kangs Director Disqualification Solicitors
David Brooks, Chief Investigator for the Insolvency Service, said:
“Lam Chin Seong demonstrated a wilful disregard for the tax authorities and a 12-year ban prevents him from using limited liability to carry on his business practice in such a way.”
“This case illustrates the excellent day-to-day relationship the Insolvency Service has with HMRC, and we will continue to work with our partners to prevent misconduct.”
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