UK tax strategy HomeInvestorsCorporate governance Wincanton presents its UK Tax Strategy. In accordance with the requirements of paragraph 16(2) of Schedule 19 of the Finance Act 2016, the Wincanton Group presents the Group’s UK Tax Strategy for Wincanton plc and its UK subsidiaries (the ‘UK Group’) for the year ended 31 March 2021. This tax strategy applies to all UK taxes applicable to the UK Group and has been approved by the Board of Directors of Wincanton plc (the ‘Board’). The policy will be reviewed annually. Approach to risk management and governance arrangements The UK Group has a low appetite towards tax risk and as such all significant tax decisions are agreed by the Group Financial Controller and the Chief Financial Officer and reviewed, monitored and endorsed by the Board. The UK Group has clear tax policies, procedures and controls in place to meet the obligations of the Senior Accounting Officer legislationand are assessed through a central risk register. These are overseen by the Chief Financial Officer and Group Financial Controller, and are monitored and reviewed by internal teams and tax specialists. Attitude towards tax planning When entering into commercial transactions, the UK Group seeks to take advantage of available tax incentives, reliefs and exemptions which are consistent with the spirit as well as the letter of the tax law and takes external advice to confirm this if necessary. The UK Group’s policy is to not enter into any artificial tax planning arrangements that are not underpinned by a commercial transaction. The level of risk in relation to UK taxation The UK Group seeks to comply fully with its regulatory obligations and ensures the tax arrangements are consistent with a low tax risk approach to conducting its business. The UK Group is viewed by HMRC as ‘low risk’. The UK Group does not seek to structure transactions in ways that give tax results inconsistent with their underlying economic consequences. Where the tax treatment of any particular material transaction is uncertain, external tax advice will be sought before proceeding with the transaction. The approach towards dealings with HMRC The UK Group’s approach to HMRC is transparent and constructive, resulting in a positive working relationship. The UK Group takes the initiative to raise with HMRC any doubtful or contentious issues. The UK Group engages on a real-time basis with HMRC to ensure compliance and create certainty for the UK Group and for customers in respect of the indirect taxes of VAT, Customs and Excise. This proactive approach helps the UK Group and customers to comply with the HMRC requirement of ‘right duty at the right time’. Published date 24/02/21 Related pages Corporate governance READ MORE Financial information READ MORE Contact us READ MORE CONTACT Get in touch Whatever the reason for your interest we would love to hear from you. If you would like to ask us a question or see how we can help, why not get in touch? MESSAGE US MORE CONTACTS DRIVER JOBS Sitemap Terms of use Privacy notice Cookie declaration Accessibility Slavery act Cygnia logistics Gender pay gap Copyright 2021 © Wincanton plc. All rights reserved.