What to verify.
CORPORATE
Registration current and details accurate Annual returns filed to date Statutory registers maintained Changes filed within periods
TAX
Tax identification number obtained Registered for applicable taxes Returns filed, including nil returns Tax clearance obtained Withholding tax deducted and remitted Credit notes obtained and retained
EMPLOYMENT
Registered as an employer with the relevant state Employee tax deducted and remitted Annual employer returns filed Pension registered and remitted, where applicable Other statutory contributions remitted Written contracts in place
PREMISES AND LOCAL
Business premises registration Local permits and signage Fire safety, where applicable
SECTOR
Licences held and current Conditions complied with Renewals calendared
DATA PROTECTION
Scope established Registration, where applicable Privacy notice published Inventory maintained
RECORDS
Certificates and receipts filed Compliance calendar maintained Documents digitised and backed up
WHAT TO DO WITH THIS LIST
Work through it, marking what is missing.
WHAT TO ADDRESS FIRST
Anything with accumulating penalties.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Current requirements for each, directly.
WHAT TO SCHEDULE
This review, annually.
