About Shehzad Farrukh (FCA)

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

ICAEW Fellow & Specialised HMRC COP9 / Tax Fraud Defence Practitioner

Facing an HMRC Code of Practice 9 investigation means managing severe financial, legal, and reputational risk. I specialise in serious tax disputes, forensic disclosures, and representation throughout the Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) process.

Why Instruct A COP9 Specialist?

Shehzad Farrukh FCA, Chartered Accountant and HMRC COP9 specialist
  • Fellow of the ICAEW (FCA): Operating under the highest standards of professional ethics, independence, and technical rigor required for high-stakes HMRC disputes.
  • Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) Expertise: Strategic guidance on accepting the CDF, preparing a valid Outline Disclosure and preserving the protections available under the agreement within HMRC’s 60-day response period.
  • Robust Forensic Reporting: In-depth analysis of complex bank records, offshore assets, trust structures, and historical accounting anomalies to build defensible disclosure reports.
  • Direct HMRC Negotiation: Experienced in direct negotiations with Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) officers to minimize penalty percentages and agree manageable settlement terms.
  • Dual-Client & Solicitor Support: Seamlessly integrating into legal defense teams or taking full, direct instruction from individuals facing civil tax fraud enquiries.

My Defense Approach: 4 Key Stages

  1. Triage & Immediate Strategy
    Immediate review of your HMRC COP9 notification letter to assess exposure and establish a clear response timeline before statutory deadlines expire.
  2. CDF Acceptance & Outline Disclosure
    Preparing a clear and accurate Outline Disclosure that meets HMRC’s requirements and preserves the CDF protection available for the deliberate behaviour disclosed.
  3. Forensic Accounting & Investigation
    Conducting a thorough reconstruction of financial records, calculating actual tax liabilities, and drafting a formal Disclosure Report for FIS officers.
  4. Settlement & Penalty Mitigation
    Negotiating directly with HMRC to review and challenge HMRC’s tax calculations where appropriate, appropriate penalty mitigation, and flexible payment arrangements.

Discretion & Confidentiality

All enquiries are handled with absolute discretion, strict professional confidentiality, and full consideration of legal professional privilege where acting alongside instructing solicitors.

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Whether you have received a formal COP9 letter or require confidential advice regarding an unannounced tax exposure, early instruction is critical.

TIME-SENSITIVE DEFENSE

Facing an HMRC COP9 Letter? The 60-Day Window Is Running.

When HMRC issues a Code of Practice 9 notification, you have 60 days to accept or reject the Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) and, if accepting, submit a valid Outline Disclosure.

Where the CDF terms are complied with, HMRC undertakes not to commence a criminal investigation into the suspected fraud connected with the deliberate behaviour disclosed.

Delaying or responding without appropriate specialist advice can increase the risk of an incomplete or ineffective response and may affect the protections available under the CDF.

Shehzad Farrukh FCA provides confidential advice to assess your position, review the HMRC notice and develop an appropriate disclosure strategy before the response deadline expires.

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Secure Specialist COP9 Representation

Whether you have received a formal Code of Practice 9 letter or require discreet advice on an unannounced tax exposure, immediate forensic instruction is critical to protect your position before statutory deadlines expire.

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