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This UK tax strategy applies to Confluent Europe Limited (“Confluent Europe”, “we”, or “our”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Confluent, Inc. (together with subsidiaries, the “Confluent Group”). This statement is intended to ensure compliance with the relevant UK tax legislation and fulfil the group’s obligations in accordance with Part 2 of Schedule 19 Finance Act 2016 (and specifically, under Paragraph 22(2) of that Part). This tax strategy applies for the year ending December 31, 2025.
This document, approved by the board of directors of Confluent Europe, sets out the Confluent Group’s approach to managing its tax affairs in the UK, dealing with risk and ensuring compliance.
Confluent Europe's commitment to tax compliance is governed by a robust framework designed to manage and mitigate UK tax risks. The ultimate responsibility for UK tax risk management and compliance rests with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Confluent, Inc., who operates with oversight from the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The CFO delegates the day-to-day management of UK tax matters to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), who is supported by an experienced, qualified team of internal tax, legal, and accounting professionals. We maintain strong internal controls to continuously identify, evaluate, and monitor changes in UK tax law, ensuring we remain fully compliant and pay all taxes due in a timely and accurate manner.
Confluent Europe has a low tolerance for tax risk. The company seeks to minimize the risk of uncertainty or disputes with HMRC by ensuring that all tax positions are well-founded and supported by documentation.
Where the tax treatment of a transaction is uncertain, Confluent Europe seeks advice from external tax advisors.
Our approach to tax planning is to support genuine commercial activity and business operations. The company does not engage in artificial tax arrangements or aggressive tax avoidance.
Tax planning is undertaken to ensure compliance with all relevant UK tax laws and to make use of available reliefs and incentives, such as R&D tax credits, where the company’s activities qualify.
All tax planning is subject to review by qualified professionals and, where appropriate, external advisors.
We are committed to maintaining an open, transparent, and cooperative relationship with Tax Authorities.
When submitting tax computations and returns to Tax Authorities, we disclose all relevant facts and circumstances. Where errors or omissions are identified, Confluent acts swiftly to correct them and disclose to HMRC as appropriate.
The Tax Strategy is approved and owned by the Board of Directors of Confluent Europe.
Date of approval for publishing December 2025.