Employing freelancers - short term, maybe 5 days. What documentation should I obtain to confirm they have a Right to Work in the UK.

[SteveSt]

I am the director of a small Film Production Co. Our productions normally last no longer than five days Not that I imagine the duration of the work has much, if any, bearing on the answer to my question.
Freelancers, some sole traders, others Ltd Co's are from the usual cross-section of skills found in a production.
Should we be checking each one's Right to Work and if so, by what process?
Incidentally all are paid by bank transfer into a UK bank account but as this happens after the event I think it's "after the horse"...
Plus I have a feeling one can have a UK bank A/C without either a UK passport or work permit.

 

[Newchodge]

You are not required to check that the self employed have the right to owrk, but the government would like you to do so. Hence the adice mentioned below is not straightforward about your obligations.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f1384102970476b261ab08/3_WORKING_COPY_-_Post_21_06_2024_Guidance_Right_to_work_checks_-_an_employer_s_guide__003_.pdf

The right to work, if it is to be checked, must be checked before the individual starts work. A bank account has no relevance whatsoever.

 

[SteveSt]

Cindy
Thank you for that lovely piece of bedtime reading