The Fair Tax Mark scheme, which accredits businesses and organisations across the UK committed to paying the right amount of corporation tax at the right time and in the right place, is pleased to announce the first Fair Tax Fortnight, 9th – 24th June 2018. Fair Tax Fortnight will be a UK-wide celebration of the companies and organisations that are proud to pay their fair share of corporation tax, and an opportunity to explore the positive contribution this makes to society. Preceding the fortnight will be a Fair Tax conference, sponsored by SSE, the first FTSE 100 business to become…

– AMT Coffee secures Fair Tax Mark and becomes first coffee retailer to offer a Fair Tax choice across coffee bars nationwide AMT Coffee, which has 53 bars across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, has secured the Fair Tax Mark, becoming the first coffee company with a nationwide presence to provide consumers with a Fair Tax choice across its coffee bars. AMT Coffee’s fair tax certification is significant given the findings of recent research from Populus*, which found that the UK public not only still mistrust companies such as Starbucks on tax matters (and that this is still…

Today, Fresh Eyes – People to People Travel CIC became the latest company to secure a Fair Tax Mark and demonstrate their commitment to being positive about the tax that they pay. Fresh Eyes is a not-for profit Community Interest Company which is committed to socially responsible tourism. Andy Rutherford, Founding Director of Fresh Eyes, said: “Fresh Eyes – People to People Travel is committed to just, fair and responsible travel that is transparent and accountable. “We believe that for travellers, tour operators, host communities and suppliers, everyone should simply know who pays what and who receives what, throughout the supply chain.  This is…

Combat Pest Control is the latest company to gain the Fair Tax Mark, meaning that these military veterans are fighting tax avoidance as well as fighting unwanted pests. The London-based firm are committed to running their business in a way that adds real social value, including supporting injured service personnel, educating street children in Afghanistan and also supporting landmine clearance projects around the world. Gaining a Fair Tax Mark is another way in which Combat Pest Control demonstrate their support for the communities they live in. Michael Coates, director of Combat Pest Control, said: “We hold our military values close…

(The following is Paper Tiger’s Press release of 1st November) Paper Tiger, the leading independent card and gift retailer, has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark – the first independent business in Scotland to achieve this certification. The Fair Tax Mark certifies that Paper Tiger has met the highest standards in tax transparency, and is fully compliant in all its tax dealings. Commenting on the award, Paper Tiger Director Michael Apter said: “Paper Tiger aims to deliver a great shopping experience, with great products in great stores, assisted by a great team. As well as being great, we want to…

TAX STRATEGY REPORTING AMONG THE FTSE 50 – slow to emerge, poorly executed, but a few examples of excellence New Government regulation requires that large business operating in the UK publish a UK Tax Strategy annually. However, an analysis of the UK’s fifty largest listed businesses by the Fair Tax Mark and the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) has found that the majority of FTSE 50 companies have not followed Government and HMRC Guidance in a prompt and rigorous manner. Only a third (34%, or 17) of FTSE 50 companies had published a Tax Strategy resembling that required by…

We’re thrilled to welcome our first Welsh business to the Fair Tax Mark, Dulas. Dulas is a leading renewable energy developer and consultancy The Fair Tax Mark certifies that Dulas has met the highest standards in tax transparency and is fully compliant in all its corporation tax dealings. Commenting on the award, Dulas’ Director Alistair Marsden said: “The Fair Tax Mark represents an opportunity for Dulas – and the renewables industry more widely – to take a lead when it comes to transparency and accountability. “Paying the correct tax is a basic principle of good business ethics, and we hope that…

PIRC joins a growing list of businesses that have achieved the Fair Tax Mark, and demonstrates the degree to which ‘tax’ is becoming a priority issue for the socially responsible investment sector.