Guidance
Compliance checks: Electronic sales suppression — possession of tools — CC/FS68A
This factsheet tells you about electronic sales suppression (ESS) for the possession of tools.
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This factsheet gives information about the powers HMRC can use to:
- help identify and tackle ESS
- explain the penalties we may charge if you’re in possession of an ESS tool
Factsheets are for guidance only and reflect HMRC’s position at the time of writing.
Updates to this page
Published 25 August 2026