Guidance

How to spot missing trader VAT fraud

Find out how to spot VAT missing trader fraud and how to protect yourself or your business from organised criminals.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 11 August 2006
• Last updated: 31 December 2020
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  1. 31 December 2020

     This page has been updated because the Brexit transition period has ended.

  2. 27 April 2018

     The VAT: missing trader fraud leaflet has been updated.

  3. 11 August 2006

     First published.

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How to spot missing trader VAT fraud

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