IDG62750 - Procedure for disclosing to others (government): Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (other than NMW disclosures): General
Why share information with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
Former Customs teams may be aware of information about businesses, exporters, importers, international trade, product penetration of foreign goods, or more general information on different trade sectors. All of this information could be of use to BIS.
Other teams may also have information relevant to BIS’s insolvency functions.
Ensuring information is shared lawfully
All disclosures of HMRC information must be lawful. Please see IDG40500 for more information on lawful disclosure as provided by the CRCA.
To be lawful, HMRC may only share information with BIS through a legal gateway. See IDG44000 for general information about what a legal gateway is. The appropriate legal gateway to use is listed under each type of disclosure to BIS at IDG62770 to IDG62820.
You must also ensure when passing information to BIS that you follow the agreed procedure for disclosures. Details are listed under each type of disclosure to BIS, being.
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BIS require information about construction products |
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BIS require information about a company’s VAT records |
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BIS Insolvency Service Disqualification Unit |
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Disclosures to BIS in respect of Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) |
BIS has responsibilities in respect of National Minimum Wage. For NMW matters see IDG66000.
