Free practical worksheetA clearer picture of a company.
Use this checklist to organise a first review. Record facts, their sources and what still needs an answer. A checked box means you considered the point; it is not an assurance that a business is safe.
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Company / legal entity
Company number
Purpose of review
Prepared by / date checked
| Check and question | Source, finding and unresolved points |
|---|---|
| □Identity and entityExact legal name and company number; trading names; entity signing the contract. | |
| □Register and datesCurrent public-register entry; date checked; incorporation and filing history relevant to your question. | |
| □People and controlRelevant directors or control information; record the source and any uncertain identity match. | |
| □Regulated claimsIf relevant, check the appropriate regulator independently; match contact details and the service offered. | |
| □Accounts and contextReporting period; filing date; notes; important changes; questions for an accountant. | |
| □Commercial claimsRecord claims about history, locations, customers or group relationships; identify independent support. | |
| □Payment instructionsVerify new or changed instructions through a known independent contact route before payment. | |
| □Conflicts and limitationsRecord missing information, contradictory records and assumptions; do not label an uncertainty as fraud. | |
| □Decision and next stepWhat remains unresolved? Which point could change your decision? Who needs to advise? |
Three questions to resolve before proceeding
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