The disclosure of tax avoidance scheme (DOTAS) rules require certain persons, usually promoters of schemes, but also users in certain circumstances, to provide HMRC with information about schemes falling within certain descriptions, known as 'hallmarks'. The person must tell HMRC how the scheme is intended to work, usually within five days of the date the scheme is made available to any person1.
For an overview of the DOTAS regime, see A7.202.
This article discusses the standardised tax products hallmark. For an overview of the hallmarks and lists that show which hallmarks must be considered in different situations, see A7.215.
Application of this hallmark
This DOTAS hallmark prescribes 'arrangements' which involve the use of standardised tax products2. For the definition of 'arrangements', see A7.205.
This hallmark applies where a promoter is involved and the arrangements provide a tax advantage relating to income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, national insurance contributions, or the apprenticeship levy3. See A7.215.
This hallmark must be considered by the following persons when deciding whether the arrangements are
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