How a business is verified

Last checked 29 September 2026

In short

We check the documents a business provides: registration, TRN and Tax Compliance Certificate where held.
We look at its records in Operate.
A person reviews the grade before anyone else sees it.

Documents

We check the documents a business provides: its registration, its TRN and its Tax Compliance Certificate where it holds one.

Records

We look at the business's records in Operate: sales, invoices, payroll and filings, and how long it has kept them.

Review

The readiness engine proposes a grade with its reasons, and a person reviews it before it is shown to anyone else. Verification tells you the records are there and consistent. It is not a guarantee about the future.

This guide is general information, not advice. Rules and figures change, so check the current position with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser.

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