UK Tax Body Opened Probe Into Man City in 2018: FT
The tax probe began after leaked emails raised questions about whether the club used complex deals to cut its tax bill.
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UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT
HM Revenue & Customs opened the probe following the publication of leaked club emails in the German weekly Der Spiegel in late 2018, the FT said, citing "people with knowledge of the situation". The investigation -- which does not involve allegations of deliberate fraud -- was never formally closed -- and HMRC has taken no action against the club. Contacted by AFP, the tax office declined to comment, citing taxpayer confidentiality. Abu Dhabi-ba…
UK tax authorities opened an investigation as early as 2018 to determine whether Manchester City had used complex mounts to reduce its taxes
British tax authorities have launched an investigation into the activities of football club Manchester City and whether the club may have committed tax fraud.
HMRC Opened Man City Tax Probe in 2018 After Email Leaks
London, 7 October 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Katie Winearls HM Revenue & Customs opened an investigation into Manchester City’s tax affairs in 2018, according to the Financial Times. The tax authority began examining whether the club had underpaid tax after its internal emails were leaked to Der Spiegel that year. Eight years […]
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