Watch out for share penalties
28 August 2012
New reporting requirements mean that firms must notify the Inland Revenue of director and employee share transactions or face heavy penalties.
The new requirement, passed by parliament in July 2003, means that the acquisition of shares is reportable to the Inland Revenue, and failure to notify will mean a fine of hundreds of pounds.
The deadline for receipt of forms – for the period 16 April 2003 to 4 April 2004 – is the 7 July 2004. Companies that miss this deadline will receive a £300 penalty for...