Pure Tax Investigations

About Pure Tax Investigations

Pure Tax Investigations is a specialist advisory firm that acts as a dedicated, independent defence layer for businesses and entrepreneurs facing scrutiny from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The service functions as a crucial buffer, managing all communications and negotiations with the tax authority to protect clients from the immense pressure and complexity of investigations. It is designed for individuals and companies navigating serious tax disputes, from routine compliance checks to the most severe civil fraud investigations under Code of Practice 9 (COP9). Led by Amit Puri, a former senior HMRC Tax Inspector with over 20 years of experience, the team provides certainty, peace of mind, and robust defence. The core value proposition is delivering discreet, bespoke, and pragmatic tax resolution services that analyse complex affairs, defend clients tenaciously, and work towards the best possible commercial outcome, thereby preserving wealth and reducing stress.

Features of Pure Tax Investigations

Specialist-Led Defence Team

The service is led by Amit Puri, a former senior HMRC Tax Inspector, providing an invaluable insider's perspective on HMRC's tactics and processes. This expertise, combined with a team of qualified tax investigation specialists, ensures clients have a formidable defence team that understands both sides of a dispute, crafting strategies based on deep operational knowledge.

End-to-End Investigation Management

Pure Tax Investigations handles the entire process of a tax dispute, from the initial HMRC letter to final settlement. This includes acting as the sole point of contact with HMRC, managing all documentation, preparing detailed disclosures, and negotiating on the client's behalf to mitigate liabilities, including taxes, interest, and penalties.

Comprehensive Service Coverage

The firm specialises in the full spectrum of HMRC interventions. This includes serious civil fraud investigations (COP9/CDF), complex technical investigations (COP8), business and corporate compliance checks, and voluntary disclosure facilities like the Worldwide Disclosure Facility (WDF) and Let Property Campaign (LPC).

Bespoke, Client-Centric Approach

Recognising that every client's situation is unique, the service offers tailored advice. The team listens first, then evaluates the specific complexities of a client's business and personal tax affairs to provide clear, pragmatic, and discreet solutions aligned with their commercial aspirations and need for certainty.

Use Cases of Pure Tax Investigations

Facing a Code of Practice 9 (COP9) Investigation

When HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service suspects serious tax fraud and issues a COP9, clients need expert guidance. Pure Tax Investigations manages the entire Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) process, providing the specialist advice required to navigate this high-stakes civil procedure and seek a financial settlement instead of criminal prosecution.

Managing a Complex Code of Practice 8 (COP8) Enquiry

For individuals or businesses facing an in-depth, technical investigation into complex tax avoidance or sophisticated planning, this service provides the necessary technical firepower. The team analyses HMRC's assertions, prepares technical defences, and negotiates to resolve these intricate and often lengthy enquiries.

Making a Voluntary Disclosure via WDF or LPC

For clients with undisclosed offshore income or undeclared rental profits, proactively using a disclosure facility is crucial. Pure Tax Investigations expertly guides clients through the Worldwide Disclosure Facility or Let Property Campaign, ensuring a complete and correct disclosure is made to minimise penalties and secure finality.

Defending a Business Compliance Check

When HMRC launches a routine or comprehensive cross-tax enquiry into a company's affairs, it can be disruptive. This service acts as the business's shield, handling all queries, coordinating information requests, and defending the company's position robustly to bring the check to a swift and favourable conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a COP9 tax fraud investigation serious?

Yes, a Code of Practice 9 investigation is extremely serious. It is undertaken by HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service when they suspect serious tax fraud from the outset. The process is designed to secure a financial recovery (tax, interest, and penalties) on a civil basis. While it offers an alternative to criminal prosecution, it requires immediate and expert handling to navigate the contractual disclosure process correctly.

What is the benefit of using a specialist over my regular accountant?

Tax investigations are a highly specialised legal and procedural field distinct from routine accounting. Specialists like Pure Tax Investigations have dedicated experience with HMRC's investigation tactics, negotiation strategies, and disclosure protocols. They act as an independent buffer, providing robust defence with insider knowledge that a general practice accountant may not possess, which is critical under high-pressure scrutiny.

What does the Worldwide Disclosure Facility (WDF) involve?

The Worldwide Disclosure Facility is a voluntary disclosure channel for UK tax liabilities related to offshore assets and income. It involves notifying HMRC of an intent to disclose, then preparing and submitting a full disclosure of all previously undeclared liabilities within a set deadline. The process aims to correct past errors, with penalties calculated under the facility's terms, and requires careful compilation to be accepted.

How does Pure Tax Investigations provide "certainty" to clients?

The firm provides certainty by taking full control of the stressful and opaque HMRC investigation process. They offer clear, bespoke advice, manage all communications, and set realistic expectations. By leveraging their deep understanding of HMRC's objectives and procedures, they work methodically towards a definitive resolution, giving clients peace of mind and a clear path forward.