Company versus personal background check

[Langkawi]

Hi,

Another question I'm sure has been covered that I'm failing to locate previous posts on.

I'm looking for what will be my second contract role via my Ltd (in the banking sector).

Can someone advise me what the typical story is with references and background check. Will the agency and client just want to do the normal two references for me personally and just need to see Cert of Incorporation, Prof Indemnity insurance and so forth for Ltd?

Or do they look into the Ltd in any more detail and ask for stuff like prior accounts, proof tax payments are up to date, that sort of thing?

Not that I have anything to hide. Just not in a hurry to give the pimps any more info that they strictly need as they are just a necesary evil in my opinion.

Thanks,
Alan

[nomadd]

Hi,

Another question I'm sure has been covered that I'm failing to locate previous posts on.

I'm looking for what will be my second contract role via my Ltd (in the banking sector).

Can someone advise me what the typical story is with references and background check. Will the agency and client just want to do the normal two references for me personally and just need to see Cert of Incorporation, Prof Indemnity insurance and so forth for Ltd?

Or do they look into the Ltd in any more detail and ask for stuff like prior accounts, proof tax payments are up to date, that sort of thing?

Not that I have anything to hide. Just not in a hurry to give the pimps any more info that they strictly need as they are just a necesary evil in my opinion.

Thanks,
Alan

The bank (client) will want at LEAST the two references bit. And MAYBE a couple of utility bills and banks statements - you can blank out the transactions on these. The bank (client) normally aren't interested in your Company, just YOU. The agency will normally require the company bits (C.of I., etc.) All of these things are normally asked for by the agency on behalf of the client bank. On your first day at the bank, you may have to take in a few forms of id - i.e. passport and driving license.

The bank may require more, but it depends on the bank. I've worked for 4 banks in my contracting career so far, and they've only ever gone as far as the reference checks and me showing them my passport on day one.

Cheers,

Nomadd