Rob Cross Banned as Company Director Over Tax Debt

⁢ Updated⁢ June 05, 2025
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former world darts champion Rob cross ⁤faces a five-year ban ⁣from acting as a company director. The Insolvency Service took action after his company, Rob⁣ Cross Darts Limited, failed to⁣ pay more than £450,000 in‍ tax. The inquiry ⁢also revealed that ⁤Cross withdrew over £300,000 from the company between March 2020 and November 2023,⁤ funds that should have been used to ⁤pay creditors.

The ban prevents Cross from promoting, forming, or managing a company without court permission. Rob Cross Darts Limited, established in May 2017, was intended to manage his earnings and prize money. Though, authorities found the company ⁢received‍ over £1 million in earnings between March 2020 and it’s liquidation in November⁢ 2023.

By the time of liquidation, the ⁤company owed important amounts: £403,896 in corporation tax, £49,071 in VAT,‍ and £12,436 in PAYE and National Insurance contributions. During the period from March 2020 to November 2023, the company only paid £41,936 to HMRC. Cross’s director’s loan account‍ was overdrawn by £423,608, and liabilities totaled £579,805. Additionally, over £650,000 was paid into the personal account of a ‍connected party.

Cross has entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement to repay part of his debts, committing to regular payments to an insolvency practitioner. The Professional Darts Corporation⁣ (PDC) has been contacted for comment.

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 defense.

What’s next

The Insolvency Service will continue to monitor Cross’s compliance with⁤ the director ban. Further action might potentially be taken if he violates the ⁤terms ⁢of the disqualification.