VAT Fraud Defence Solicitors
Accused of VAT fraud by HMRC? These cases escalate quickly and carry serious consequences including criminal charges, asset seizure, and reputational damage. At Holborn Adams, we specialise in pre-charge engagement to protect your freedom, finances, and future. With a clear track record of case wins, our goal is to get your case dropped before you are even charged. Call us now.
Facing VAT fraud allegations? Take early action to protect your position.
Holborn Adams is one of the UK’s most trusted private criminal defence firms, regularly acting in VAT fraud and tax evasion cases involving multi-agency investigations. Our Legal 500-recognised team offers discreet, fixed-fee defence in complex VAT investigations and prosecutions.
From dawn raids and interviews under caution to allegations of MTIC carousel fraud, false invoicing, and Kittel denials, we act fast to protect our clients and resolve matters early wherever possible.
We act for business owners, company directors, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs facing investigation, prosecution, or reputational risk.
Being found guilty of VAT fraud can lead to:
- Up to 10 years’ imprisonment
- Unlimited fines
- Confiscation of personal or business assets
- Director disqualification
- Career-ending reputational damage
Where businesses are accused of facilitation, HMRC may also prosecute under the Criminal Finances Act 2017, which includes offences for failing to prevent the fraudulent evasion of tax.
We do not offer legal aid. Instead, we work on a fixed-fee basis offering transparent pricing and focused, expert defence from the moment you instruct us.
Here are just some of the VAT fraud issues we can defend:
- Carousel (MTIC) fraud and missing trader allegations
- Kittel denials and disputed VAT reclaims
- False VAT returns or bogus invoices
- Failure to register or incorrect VAT declarations
- Misuse of zero-rated or flat-rate VAT schemes
- COP8 and COP9 tax fraud investigations
- VAT issues linked to crypto, e-commerce, or offshore accounts
- Tax enquiries under Section 9A or Schedule 36
- HMRC dawn raids, arrests, and interviews
- Investigations into company directors or executives
- Allegations of failing to prevent VAT fraud under the Criminal Finances Act
Nationwide Support
We take on clients across the UK
We have offices spread all across the UK (and even beyond!). We can represent you no matter where you are in the UK.
What we can offer
Extensive experience from successful cases.
Optional visits to your home to discuss case details.
Remote communications to save you travel time.
Ability to work to tight timescales to match the pace of the case.
Transparent pricing with fixed fees*
Our process
Our success-driven legal plan
We offer legal support from day one. Here is the process you’ll go through as a Holborn Adams client.
Enquiry call with a legal expert
Contact us for a confidential discussion. We’ll assess your situation, explain how VAT fraud investigations work, and outline next steps and fixed fees.
Case review and approval
We conduct a detailed review of your VAT history, business records, and HMRC correspondence. Once approved, we begin working on your behalf immediately.
Strategy development
We build a full defence (often with financial expert help) to get the case dropped before charges or trial. If not, we’ll fight your corner in court.
Representation
We guide you through interviews, handle communications with insurers and investigators, and provide full legal defence throughout any proceedings.
Respected and trusted
As proud members of the UK’s largest legal sector governing bodies, we are a team you can put your full trust in. We adhere to strict industry regulations, so you can be confident your case is in safe hands.
Our legal services
How our VAT fraud solicitors can help you
HMRC investigations into VAT fraud can be aggressive and overwhelming. We act quickly to protect your liberty, business, and professional standing.
Apply for varied bail conditions
If you’ve been placed under investigation and are subject to restraint orders, frozen accounts, or bail conditions, we can apply to vary or discharge these restrictions.
Create a defence strategy
We analyse HMRC’s evidence, identify weaknesses or flawed assumptions, and advise whether to pursue voluntary disclosure or build a full defence.
Reputation management
VAT fraud allegations can attract damaging publicity. We offer discreet, specialist advice to manage media enquiries and protect your reputation.
Attend interviews
We attend interviews under caution or voluntary compliance meetings to ensure your rights are upheld and your defence is protected from day one.
Early resolution with police
Where possible, we intervene directly with HMRC to close investigations early, resolve disputes, or avoid criminal escalation.
Persuade the CPS to drop charges
If your matter is referred for prosecution, we submit legal representations to the CPS with the aim of stopping proceedings before they reach court.
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Our Fees
Fixed fee defence
Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering
Dedicated, experienced legal team.
Ability to get your case dropped before charges.
Representation at interviews and court hearings.
Requests to vary bail conditions where required.
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
Referrals to various support services.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions - for tailored support with your case, please call us now for a free initial consultation.
You can make an enquiry call for free, but we cannot provide free legal advice. As a 100% privately funded firm, we offer defence services exclusively to paying clients. During your enquiry call, we’ll learn about your case, confirm whether we can help, and give you a rough estimate of costs. Your case details will then be shared with our team to develop an initial strategy and prepare a formal, no-obligation fixed-fee quote. If you choose to proceed, this fee will cover your full defence.
Yes - we are proudly accredited by the two largest governing legal bodies in the UK, the Law Society and Legal 500. We are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.
To decide whether any firm is best to handle your case, you should be asking yourself some key questions:
- How are they funded? - We are a privately funded firm meaning we take on cases for a fixed fee, with no options for legal aid. Some firms are legal aid only or a mix of private defence and legal aid. For the highest level of attention and case preparation, you are best seeking a 100% private firm like us, as we are not stretched thin by a caseload of Government-funded cases.
- Expertise - Our solicitors have diverse experience defending every type of criminal offence. We are, however, specialists in pre-charge defence, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations, so if your case falls under these categories, we are confident we can secure the best outcome for you.
- Location - We have offices all over the world. We can travel to you and offer remote conferencing services to make things easiest for you.
- Reviews - Our client testimonials speak for themselves. You’ll see hundreds of glowing reviews on our website, as well as on independent review sites like Review Solicitors, Google Reviews, and TrustPilot.
Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.
We have a member of our legal team available to speak 24/7, 365 days a year. Whenever you need to speak to someone, you will be connected instantly. All calls are 100% confidential.
Yes, when you call us, your call is 100% confidential.
When you phone us, you’ll speak with a member of our legal team on a completely confidential basis. They will listen to your case and may ask additional questions to get as much detail as possible so the team can decide whether they are the best fit for you. We cannot give exact costs, a timeline, or suggestions on how to proceed in this initial call. After this, they will give your case details to the rest of the team and someone will be in touch with you with a no-obligation fixed fee quote for representation, and some ideas for next steps (such as pre-charge engagement, police interview representation, and similar). It is then up to you whether you’d like to accept the quote and proceed to formally instruct Holborn Adams.
Pre-charge engagement with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) may be labelled as ‘voluntary,’ but for anyone under investigation, it is an essential and strategic tool for a robust defence. By engaging early, we aim to gain access to the evidence the police intend to rely on, allowing us to dismantle weak allegations, highlight crucial lines of inquiry that support your innocence, and build a powerful defence from the outset. Our primary goal is to have cases dropped and resolved before charges are ever brought, ensuring you never have to step foot in a courtroom. This proactive approach is vital in countering false allegations and addressing misunderstandings before they escalate. It also ensures full preparation, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to your defence. We act decisively, preparing compelling representations and a comprehensive defence bundle, which we present to the CPS at the earliest opportunity to secure a ‘No Further Action’ outcome.