- Evidence of registration with the Registrar of Companies at Companies House.
- Latest Notice to file a Company Tax Return – CT603 and Company Tax Return – CT600. Both parts must be supplied.
- Organisation’s latest audited annual accounts with the name of the accountant clearly shown. The accountant must be a member of an accredited accounting body (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, etc).
- Monthly corporate/business bank statements covering the same 12-month period as the tax return(s).
- Monthly personal bank statements covering the same 12-month period as the tax return(s). These statements must show that the income from self-employment has been paid into the person’s account.
- Evidence of ongoing self-employment: for self-employed persons, evidence of payment of Class 2 National Insurance contributions. For Directors, Current Appointment Reports from Companies House.
Additionally One of the following documents must also be submitted:
- Certificate of VAT registration and latest VAT return confirming VAT registration number if turnover in excess of £73,000.
- Proof of ownership or lease of business premises.
- Proof of registration with HMRC as an employer for the purposes of PAYE and National Insurance. Proof of PAYE Reference Number and Accounts Office
- Reference Number. Evidence of registration must be original or certified copy of documentation issued by HMRC only.
- Proof of registration with the London Stock Exchange or with an international stock exchange approved by the Financial Services Authority in the UK. This is a mandatory document for a company registered on the London Stock Exchange or an FSA-approved international stock exchange.