ISLE OF MAN, BELIZE, BVI, CYPRUS & SEYCHELLES entities included in HMRC list of 170+ tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers, and suppliers
05/09/2025
As of 4 September 2025, HMRC has published details of over 170 tax avoidance schemes and named more than 170 promoters, enablers, and suppliers involved in these schemes.
- Current list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers - GOV.UK
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers/current-list-of-named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers
Key Highlights from the List:
- The list is alphabetically organised and updated regularly.
- Some entities are registered offshore (e.g., in Cyprus, Isle of Man, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Seychelles), which is often a red flag in HMRC investigations.
- It includes entities such as:
- Payeworx Ltd
- SmartPay Limited
- MLG Pay Limited
- Veqta Ltd
- Vision HR Solutions Ltd
- Umbrella Contracts Limited
- The Umbrella Agency Limited
- Buckingham Wealth Ltd
- Minerva Services Ltd
- HMRC emphasises that inclusion on the list does not mean the scheme works or is approved. In fact, HMRC does not approve any tax avoidance schemes.
What You Can Do:
- If you recognise any of the names or suspect involvement, HMRC advises contacting them immediately.
- You can also report a suspected scheme directly to HMRC.
- HMRC provides additional resources such as:
- Also, don’t forget your MLRO if you are in financial services (SAR/STR)
References
- Current list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and ...https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers/current-list-of-named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers/current-list-of-named-tax-avoidance-schemes-promoters-enablers-and-suppliers?_ga=2.63470255.1033864269.1757056505-1825307750.1757056505
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