Rob Cross gets five-year director ban as former darts world champion punished over unpaid tax
"Voltage" is facing suspension until 2030 after payments issue
Former World Darts champion Rob Cross has received a five-year ban as a director after his company failed to pay over £400,000 in tax.
The 2018 king of the Alexandra Palace has been disqualified with commentary on the situation coming today from The Insolvency Service.
Rob Cross Darts Limited was set up in May 2017 to receive prize money, but it was liquidated in 2023.
During that time he failed to pay more than £400,000 to HMRC while also withdrawing £300,000 in money which should have been paid to creditors.
"Voltage" has now entered an Individual Voluntary Arrangement to pay the monies off and how much he will contribute via this arrangement depends upon his earnings at darts tournaments.
Kevin Read, chief investigator at the Insolvency Service, said: 'When directors fail to pay the correct amount of tax, it directly impacts the government's ability to fund vital public services such as the NHS, schools, transport infrastructure, and our national defence.
'Rob Cross's company owed more than £400,000 in corporation tax alone when it went into liquidation.
'For more than three years, he withdrew funds from the company which should have gone to HMRC and other creditors.
'This case demonstrates that we will pursue action against directors who deprive the public purse of much-needed funds.
'The rules apply equally to everyone in business, and we expect all company directors to comply with their legal responsibilities.
'Enforcing these rules consistently is crucial in maintaining a level playing field and preventing companies from gaining an unfair competitive advantage over compliant businesses that properly fulfil their tax obligations.'
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