Addison Lee Founder Ordered to Pay £20.5m After Tax Tribunal Rules Against Non-Dom Claim
A UK tax tribunal has dismissed John Griffin's claim to non-domiciled status based on his ties to Ireland, despite the Addison Lee founder having lived in England since childhood, HMRC said.
John Griffin, the founder of the Addison Lee minicab firm, owes £20.5m in tax after a UK tribunal dismissed his claim to be treated as a non-domiciled resident, according to a ruling reported by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Griffin had argued he should qualify for non-dom tax status because of his connection to Ireland, despite having lived in England since childhood. Non-domiciled status allows individuals to avoid UK tax on foreign income and gains if they can demonstrate their permanent home, or domicile, lies outside the UK.
According to the source report, Griffin told the tribunal: "I was and am besotted with Ireland, infatuated with Ireland. I believe that I have always been and am Irish."
HMRC challenged the claim and won the case, with the tribunal dismissing Griffin's argument for non-dom status. The ruling means Griffin is liable for the £20.5m tax bill.
Addison Lee, the private hire and courier company Griffin founded, has grown into one of the largest minicab operators in London since its establishment.
Further details of the tribunal's reasoning and any potential appeal were not immediately available.
Sources
- Addison Lee founder owes £20.5m in tax after UK tribunal ruling — The Guardian — World
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