Guidance

HMRC statistics pricing policy

Published 5 July 2021

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1. Introduction

Official statistics published by HMRC are based mainly on data extracted from administrative or management systems. Data underlying these published figures are available for further analysis by HMRC’s analysts. Such analysis is primarily undertaken for the purpose of forecasting and monitoring tax receipts, informing new policy development and evaluating existing policies, and answering parliamentary questions.

2. Limited service provided to external customers

We do not normally carry out bespoke analysis for external users.

However, any users wishing to make a case to be considered should contact us and:

  1. confirm they have looked at the published HMRC data and any other relevant sources and explain why it does not meet their needs
  2. explain their requirements, the use to which they will putt the data, and how crucial the analysis is to their objectives

If we agree to carry out further analysis, the work will be fitted in when resource is available, for example when Parliament is in recess.

3. Pricing policy

We currently charge for the limited service we provide on a case by case basis. We also reserve the right to recover the cost of our services from the requestor on the rare occasions that the supply of an alternative tailor-made product is agreed.

4. Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 gives everyone the right to access information held by public authorities.

You can read more about HMRC’s Freedom of Information policies here on the HMRC publication scheme page.

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