We uphold the following core ethical principles:

• Integrity
  We act with honesty and transparency in all our professional engagements. Our advice is based on accurate, complete information, and we never knowingly mislead clients, HMRC, or other stakeholders.
• Objectivity
  We maintain independence and impartiality, ensuring our judgement is not influenced by bias, conflict of interest, or undue pressure.
• Professional Competence and Due Care
  Our team is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring our advice is technically sound, current, and delivered with diligence and care.
• Confidentiality
  We safeguard all client information and only disclose details when authorised or legally required, in accordance with data protection and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Professional Behaviour
  We conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects positively on the profession. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations and avoid any conduct that could discredit Stratos or the wider tax advisory profession.

In our dealings with HMRC and other authorities, we

• Provide accurate and complete information.
• Advise clients on their legal obligations and the implications of their tax positions.
• Encourage voluntary disclosure of any irregularities.
• Decline to act where clients seek to engage in unlawful or unethical tax practices.

We apply a conceptual framework to identify and address threats to ethical compliance, implementing safeguards where necessary. In cases of ethical uncertainty, we seek guidance from our professional bodies and legal advisors.

At Stratos, we take pride in being part of a profession that values public trust, and we strive to reflect that trust in every client relationship.