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Businesses agreeing to a compound settlement for strategic export and sanction offences

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HMRC publishes details of compound settlements it has reached with businesses as a result of HMRC’s investigations into breaches of strategic export or sanction controls committed under the Customs and Excise Management Act, the Export Control Order or the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Non-compliance with the legislation is a serious offence and those who breach the rules may be subject to a range of enforcement actions by HMRC, including large financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.

A compound settlement is the means where HMRC may offer to settle out of court for a sum of money. This avoids the need for legal proceedings, saving both the offender and HMRC time and money. HMRC will only offer a compound settlement where it is believed there is sufficient evidence to prosecute.

When deciding if a compound settlement is appropriate and the level of the offer, HMRC’s considerations will include factors such as:

  • the extent of the efforts to perpetrate the alleged offence
  • the type and value of any goods involved
  • the extent to which the offender has co-operated with any investigation
  • the level of financial penalties known to have been imposed by courts for similar offences

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