Renowned Glasgow Eateries Exposed for Tax Evasion: A Comprehensive List
Glasgow’s prominent dining establishments have recently come under fire as tax evaders, as the latest tax defaulters’ list is unveiled, shedding light on the city’s tax-dodging businesses.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has exposed the companies and entrepreneurs that have been subjected to penalties for neglecting to pay the appropriate taxes.
Through the Deliberate Defaulters program, HMRC identifies individuals or businesses that have intentionally defaulted on tax payments exceeding £25,000. The full list is published periodically, with updates occurring every few months.
After a year, the information is removed from the list. This practice is commonly referred to as “naming and shaming.“
On March 23, 2023, the UK Government released the following information:
Name: Angie Catering Ltd (operating as Turkiye Restaurant) Business trade or occupation: Restaurant and takeaway Address: Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NP Period of default: April 6, 2020, to April 5, 2021 Total tax/duty on which penalties are based: £52,168.40 Total penalties charged: £52,168.40
Name: Tod Inc Limited (operating as TriBeCa) Business trade or occupation: Licensed restaurant Address: Dumbarton Road, Glasgow Period of default: January 9, 2017, to March 31, 2018 Total tax/duty on which penalties are based: £42,775 Total penalties charged: £29,942.50
Name: Original 7 Spices Ltd (operating as ‘7 Spices‘) Business trade or occupation: Hot food takeaway Address: Cadzow Street, Hamilton Period of default: May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2019 Total tax/duty on which penalties are based: £42,831.94 Total penalties charged: £19,488.52
Name: The 7 Spices (Larkhall) Ltd (operating as ‘The 7 Spices‘) Business trade or occupation: Catering Address: London Street, Larkhall Period of default: May 1, 2016, to April 30, 2019 Total tax/duty on which penalties are based: £100,041.23 Total penalties charged: £50,202.60
