LDF
The LDF (or Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility) is a bespoke HMRC service supporting reviews to be carried out by Financial Intermediaries in Liechtenstein to identify clients who may have a liability to UK taxation.
The LDF allows people with unpaid tax linked to investments or assets in Liechtenstein to settle their tax liability under this special arrangement. By coming forward and disclosing assets and investments under the LDF, the taxpayer is able to take advantage of a number of special terms, including:
- a 10% fixed penalty on underpaid liabilities (full interest will have to be paid);
- no penalty where an innocent error has been made;
- assessment period limited to accounting periods/tax years commencing on or after 1 April 1999;
- the option to choose whether to calculate liability using a single composite rate of 40% or to calculate actual liability on an annual basis;
- assurance about criminal prosecution; and
- a single point of contact for disclosures
Anyone with undisclosed funds (in Liechtenstein or elsewhere) liable to UK tax should investigate this advantageous opportunity to regularise their UK tax affairs - click here to see if you would be eligible.
The LDF began on 1 September 2009 and will run until 31 March 2015 but it is advisable to act sooner rather than later - those who come under investigation before registering will no longer be eligible.
