We act for YOU the director — not your creditors
Practical Support for UK Directors Under Pressure
When HMRC debt begins to build up, it can feel overwhelming — and many directors don't realise how quickly the situation can escalate. Whether you're behind on PAYE, VAT, Corporation Tax, or receiving warning letters from HMRC, you are not alone. Thousands of UK businesses face this every year.
At Tenable Business Support
We specialise in helping directors deal with HMRC problems quickly, calmly and legally — before they turn into serious consequences.
Specialist support for the most pressing HMRC obligations facing UK directors
Falling behind on PAYE is extremely common, especially when cashflow is tight.
HMRC may issue:
We help you put a plan in place and communicate safely with HMRC before matters escalate.
VAT debt is one of the fastest ways HMRC will move against a business.
You may receive:
We help you understand your options and negotiate breathing space where possible.
Corporation Tax often becomes overdue when cashflow collapses or when a business is already struggling.
The risk?
We work with you to stabilise the situation and avoid panic decisions that make things worse.
Most directors don't fall behind because they're careless — it usually happens because of:
Critical Truth:
HMRC debt doesn't go away on its own — but the earlier you get help, the more options you have.
HMRC has more power than any other creditor. If ignored, they may:
Add penalties and interest that compound quickly
Freeze your bank accounts without warning
Send field agents to your business premises
Take control of goods (distraint)
Issue a statutory demand for immediate payment
Apply for enforcement action through courts
Force your company into compulsory liquidation
Pursue director disqualification proceedings
This is why speaking to an expert early is critical
Not when it's too late.
Every situation is different, but the main options include:
A structured plan that allows you to repay HMRC over 6–12 months (sometimes longer).
We help prepare the proposal, negotiate with HMRC and ensure it's realistic.
If cashflow is temporarily tight, restructuring payments and operations can relieve the pressure.
If debts are too large for a Time to Pay plan, a CVA may allow you to repay less over time — while continuing to trade.
Where necessary, formal protection can safeguard the business while a recovery plan is created.
If the business cannot recover, we ensure the process is handled correctly — protecting directors from wrongful trading risks.
Directors often unintentionally make things worse by:
Preferential Payments
Paying HMRC ahead of other creditors (can be classed as preferential)
Ignoring Communication
Ignoring HMRC letters and missing critical deadlines
Insolvent Trading
Taking dividends while insolvent
Personal Liability
Borrowing personally to pay HMRC
Panic Decisions
Panicking and making unsafe decisions
Protection First
A quick conversation with us can prevent long-term director liability.
We offer:
There is no judgement — just practical, experienced support.
If you're dealing with PAYE arrears, VAT debt, Corporation Tax problems, or HMRC enforcement, speak to us now.
We help directors across the UK — quickly, calmly, and confidentially.
You don't have to face HMRC alone.
We're here to help you take back control.