MTA Exposes HMRC’s Crackdown on “Zombie” Shell Companies in 2026 – UK Tax Alert

Описание: Are dormant, inactive or abandoned companies about to face scrutiny? This video from MTA (My Tax Accountant) explains HMRC’s 2026 strategy targeting “zombie” shell companies — entities sitting unused on the register that may hide undeclared assets, unpaid tax or fraudulent activity. With digital tracing tools improving, HMRC is gearing up for its toughest clean-up drive yet.

MTA breaks down why shell companies are problematic, how money laundering concerns fuel monitoring, and why HMRC now views inactive companies as risks rather than harmless leftovers. You’ll learn how Companies House reforms, new verification systems and cross-referenced tax data are working together to expose non-filers, missing accounts and concealed transactions.

This video also shows how the crackdown affects directors, landlords, closed businesses and investors. MTA highlights how entities once ignored — including dissolved companies that held property or assets — may now trigger retrospective tax enquiries or compliance penalties. Anyone who formed companies for side ventures, property purchases or legacy planning must now ensure their records are clean.

Shell companies are increasingly relevant to estate administration too. As more estates undergo scrutiny under Excepted Estates and Inheritance Tax principles in 2025-26, unresolved company structures, missing filings or silent shares within an estate can delay probate and create disputes. MTA explains why executors, elderly taxpayers and family advisers should trace dormant entities before issues surface.

Whether you own a registered company, once held directorships, or have old entities tied to family wealth, this video provides essential context. MTA equips you with practical insight into what HMRC will target, how to assess dormant companies, and when action may be needed to avoid surprise penalties.

If you need help reviewing dormant companies, compliance risks or how business structures affect future estate planning under Excepted Estates and Inheritance Tax in 2025-26, contact MTA (My Tax Accountant) today:
📞 Phone: 0208 5708531
📩 Email: [email protected]

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Disclaimer
This video provides general information only and does not replace personalised tax or legal advice. Shell company rules, compliance expectations and inheritance implications evolve over time and outcomes differ by circumstance. While MTA (My Tax Accountant) aims for accuracy, no guarantee is made. Viewers should seek professional advice before acting. MTA is not liable for losses arising from reliance on this content.

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