Valid from 01/04/2010
AgencyU.K.
21(1)In paragraph 1 the reference to a failure by P includes a failure by a person who acts on P's behalf; but P is not liable to a penalty in respect of any failure by P's agent where P satisfies HMRC or [F1(on an appeal notified to the tribunal) the tribunal] that P took reasonable care to avoid the failure.U.K.
(2)In paragraph 2 the reference to the making by P of an unauthorised issue of an invoice showing VAT includes the making of such an unauthorised issue by a person who acts on P's behalf; but P is not liable to a penalty in respect of any action by P's agent where P satisfies HMRC or [F1(on an appeal notified to the tribunal) the tribunal] that P took reasonable care to avoid it.
(3)In paragraph 3(1) the reference to the doing by P of an act which enables HMRC to assess an amount as duty due from P under a relevant excise provision includes the doing of such an act by a person who acts on P's behalf; but P is not liable to a penalty in respect of any action by P's agent where P satisfies HMRC or [F1(on an appeal notified to the tribunal) the tribunal] that P took reasonable care to avoid it.
(4)In paragraph 4 the reference to P acquiring possession of, or being concerned in dealing with, goods the payment of duty on which is outstanding and has not been deferred includes a person who acts on P's behalf doing so; but P is not liable to a penalty in respect of any action by P's agent where P satisfies HMRC or [F1(on an appeal notified to the tribunal) the tribunal] that P took reasonable care to avoid it.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 41 para. 21 substituted (1.4.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 473(5)