Which act makes companies criminally liable for tax evasion by employees or agents?

The Criminal Finances Act 2017 is specifically designed to address issues surrounding tax evasion, particularly holding corporations liable for the actions of their employees or agents when it comes to tax offenses. Under this act, businesses can face criminal liability if they fail to prevent tax evasion carried out by their staff or representatives. This established a framework where companies must implement adequate procedures to deter such behavior and highlight the necessity for compliance in tax matters.

In contrast, while the Bribery Act 2010 focuses on bribery and corruption, the Fraud Act 2006 primarily deals with various forms of fraud and does not specifically address tax evasion. The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 are aimed at preventing money laundering activities and do not make companies liable for tax evasion committed by employees or agents in the same direct manner. Therefore, the Criminal Finances Act 2017 stands out as the relevant legislation addressing corporate liability in the context of employee conduct related to tax evasion.