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Close Company - Avoid Tax

Hi all
Just wondering what is the process of closing down a company and leaving the country. Im am returning back home to Australia in 3 weeks. I have traded through my Ltd company for 10 months and obviously no longer need it. I have not had anybody administer the accounts for me. I have left 21% of all invoices behind in my company account for tax purposes. What would be the likely outcome if I were to close the company and all related bank accounts and take with me the 21% tax money I have left behind in the company account?

Would the tax man be hunting me down?

Thanks for any advice

Comments

  • johnllew
    johnllew Posts: 1,928 Forumite
    goinghome wrote: »
    Would the tax man be hunting me down?
    Yes; I suggest you pay the tax due before you leave.
  • moneypooh
    moneypooh Posts: 2,217 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    nice to see some honest people here ;)
  • robpw2
    robpw2 Posts: 14,044 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    its illegal to not tell the taxman something you dont want him to know .. but perfectly legal to not tell the taxman something you dont mind him knowing

    so be honest and upfront pay what you owe


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