MLR help please!

[Aaron]

Would some one please do me a favour by issuing a post which shows a step by step process they do for each new client for MLR.

I am trying to make sure I am following the correct procedures.
Currently I issue cdd, risk assessment and obtain proof of identity, and also where possible company/business documents from companies house.

Also should I be registered for data protection?
I am a new self employed bookkeeper, I work mainly offsite but sometimes I do some work at home. All MLR records are kept at home.

Thank you
Aaron

 

[elaine@cheapaccounting]

Are you registered for ML with HMRC - if so follow there guide.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/mlr/

And yes you must be registered with the information commissioner

 

[Geoff T]

DPA registration is £35 for a year, with DD set up to auto collect after...no biggie...

 

[Aaron]

Elaine, I am registered with the ICB.

Geoff thanks for the information regarding dp.

I was just asking what other people did to see if I was doing it correctly, as everytime if read the ICB manual or the HMRC Website I just end up feeling more confused. :redface:

 

[Geoff T]

you're welcome!

 

[Bridget1968]

I currently work onsite for a few clients, when reading the MLR on the HMRC website it states that I must keep copies of clients records??? This just seems impossible as all their paperwork is kept at their offices, is this something I should adhere to or am i getting confused.... help!

 

[BudgetB]

I'm sure they just mean copies of the ID you have taken as part of MLR checks; they don't mean all of the customers accounting records.