In respect of self-employment (partnership, sole trader, franchise)
- The amount of tax payable for the last financial year; the amount of tax paid for the last financial year; and the amount of any unpaid tax for the last financial year.
- Latest annual self-assessment tax return to HMRC and Statement of Account (SA300 or SA302). If necessary, the same for the previous financial year if the latest return does not show the necessary level of income, but the average of the last 2 financial years does.
- Proof of registration with HMRC as self-employed. Proof of registration must be original or certified copy of documentation issued by HMRC only.
- Each partner’s Unique Tax Reference Number (UTR) and/or the UTR of the partnership or business.
- Where the person holds or held a separate business bank account(s), monthly bank statements for the same 12-month period as the tax return(s).
- Monthly personal bank statements for 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:
- Organisation’s latest annual audited 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).
- Certificate of VAT registration and latest VAT return confirming VAT registration number if turnover in excess of £73,000.
- Evidence to show appropriate planning permission or local planning authority consent is held to operate the type/class of business at the trading address (where this is a local authority requirement).
- Franchise agreement signed by both parties. This is a mandatory document for any organisation that is a franchise.