This forced Hasan to dispute the charges
Hasan Nawaz, the son of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has been declared a tax defaulter by HMRC.
The UK government recently updated its official list of tax defaulters, which includes Hasan’s name.
It confirmed his failure to pay £9.4 million in taxes between April 5, 2015, and April 6, 2016.
In addition to the unpaid taxes, the UK tax authority has imposed a £5.2 million penalty on him.
Hasan Nawaz has not commented on the issue, but a legal source close to him claims he had already paid the due taxes for the specified period.
The source further stated that HMRC demanded additional payments several years later, beyond the time limit for such claims.
This forced Hasan to dispute the charges and refuse to pay the extra amount.
It was revealed in April 2024 that Hasan Nawaz had been declared bankrupt by the London High Court.
The case involved unpaid taxes and liabilities. The UK Gazette, which keeps public financial records, published details of his bankruptcy.
According to the Gazette, Hasan Nawaz, a resident of Flat 17 Avenfield House, 118 Park Lane, was declared bankrupt under Case No. 694 of 2023.
The case was filed on August 25, 2023, with the bankruptcy order officially issued on April 29, 2024.
The proceedings were initiated by HMRC.
Hasan Nawaz was represented by the legal firm KaurMaxwell.
Under UK law, a bankruptcy order means an individual is legally declared insolvent and unable to meet outstanding financial obligations.
This status prevents Hasan Nawaz from acting as a company director or being involved in the management of any business.
Unless granted permission by the court or discharged from bankruptcy, he can not engage in business.
Despite this restriction, he remains listed as a director of several companies in the UK.
Sources close to him suggest that his team is reviewing the case and preparing a response.
The case marks another chapter in the legal and financial challenges faced by the Sharif family.
They have been under scrutiny for various financial dealings both in Pakistan and abroad.
The situation is expected to develop further in the coming months, with potential legal responses from his representatives.
According to reports, Hasan Nawaz’s formal bankruptcy proceedings are scheduled for April 2025.
Hassan started filing his own income tax returns in the 1995-96 tax year, following years of his father managing his financial affairs.
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