Former World Darts Champion Rob Cross Banned as Director Over £450K Unpaid Tax

Rob Cross, the 2018 PDC World Darts Champion, has been banned from acting as a company director until 2030 following an Insolvency Service investigation that revealed his company, Rob Cross Darts Ltd, failed to pay over £450,000 in taxes. Cross withdrew more than £300,000 from the company between 2020 and 2023, funds that should have been paid to creditors including HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Additionally, he took out over £400,000 via a director's loan before the company entered liquidation in 2023, leaving the company with nearly £466,000 in unpaid taxes. To address his debts, Cross has entered into an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), committing to make repayments based on his future darts earnings. Chief investigator Kevin Read emphasized that such failures to pay taxes impact funding for public services like the NHS and schools, and stated that the Insolvency Service will continue to pursue those who deprive the public purse of necessary funds. The ban prevents Cross from promoting, forming, or managing companies without court permission, highlighting the importance of compliance with legal responsibilities among company directors.