Part 7Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes
F1313APre-disclosure enquiry
(1)
Where HMRC suspect that a person (P) is the promoter F2or introducer of a proposal, or the promoter of arrangements, which may be notifiable, they may by written notice require P to state—
(a)
whether in P's opinion the proposal or arrangements are notifiable by P, and
(b)
if not, the reasons for P's opinion.
(2)
A notice must specify the proposal or arrangements to which it relates.
(3)
For the purpose of subsection (1)(b)—
(a)
it is not sufficient to refer to the fact that a lawyer or other professional has given an opinion,
(b)
the reasons must show, by reference to this Part and regulations under it, why P thinks the proposal or arrangements are not notifiable by P, and
(c)
in particular, if P asserts that the arrangements do not fall within any description prescribed under section 306(1)(a), the reasons must provide sufficient information to enable HMRC to confirm the assertion.
(4)
P must comply with a requirement under or by virtue of subsection (1) within—
(a)
the prescribed period, or
(b)
such longer period as HMRC may direct.