Disclosure of tax avoidance schemes

Forms for IT, CGT, CT, NICs and SDLT tax schemes

Notifiable arrangements and proposals must be disclosed in a prescribed form and manner. There are three different forms available for use in different circumstances.

To make an online disclosure over the Internet, click on the relevant link:

To make a disclosure by post use the relevant form(s):

Word versions of the above forms are available.

Paper copies of the forms can be obtained from the Order Line on Tel 08459 000404

The completed form(s) should be sent to AAG.

For disclosures in relation to schemes liable to be made in accordance with rules that existed prior to 1 August 2006, use the following form(s) as appropriate:

Provision of scheme reference numbers to client

From 1 November 2008 promoters must use the following form to provide a scheme reference number to a client.

For provision of scheme reference number to client (Form AAG6)

This form can also be used if a client needs to pass on the scheme reference number to a user of the scheme.

Notifying scheme reference numbers

In most cases the reference number of the arrangement or proposal should be entered in the box provided on the relevant return. However there may be circumstances where a person is required to disclose a reference number for a notified arrangement or proposal but is unable to enter that number on a return. This situation will occur when:

  • they are not otherwise required to make a return
  • the new version of the return containing the relevant boxes is not yet available

In these circumstances the reference number of the notified arrangement or proposal should be disclosed on form AAG4.

To make an on-line notification over the Internet, use the link below:

To make a notification by post, use the form below, which should be sent to the AAG.

A Word version of the above form are available.

Paper copies of the form can be obtained from the Order Line on Tel 08459 000404.

To consider when using email or KANA to contact us

For regular email

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If you have any doubt about the authenticity of an email you receive which claims to come from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) please do not follow any links within the email, disclose any personal details or respond to it. Forward it to us at: Phishing.

For online submission

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If you have any doubt about the authenticity of an email you receive which claims to come from HMRC please do not follow any links within the email, disclose any personal details or respond to it. Forward it to us at: Phishing.