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Find out if you're an accountancy service provider who needs to register with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Records and paperwork you must keep if you're self-employed as a sole trader or partner in a business: income, costs, profit, how long to keep records.
Staying on top of finances is vital for small companies. A good accountant can help you do this and more.
Even the best-run business can face unexpected challenges and solvency issues. It's important you recognise the signs and understand your duties as a director.
The responsibility for your company’s money lies with you, the director.
Employment agencies and businesses must keep proper records and can be inspected by the Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate; the records you must keep, how long to store them and what happens if you're inspected
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