How to Respond to COP8 & COP9 HMRC Tax Investigations (2025 Guide)
COP8 and COP9 are the investigations that HMRC starts in cases involving tax avoidance and tax fraud. COP8 and COP9 are the two main Codes of Practice that are used by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to look into major tax cases involving both individuals and companies. These inquiries are carried out by the Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) of HMRC, a specialised division charged with managing…











