contractor photos

[new guy]

Hi Guys,

I'm new and really need some help. I've had a few contracts in the past doing helpdesk stuff but this new agency has said I cant take up the contract unless I supply a passport photo. Its apparently a deal breaker if i dont do it.

I'm just curious as i've never had to do it before. they have my umbrellas certificate of incorp and the vat details. Ive just never been asked for that. I can see why someone in say the construction industry would need it but not IT. its not even a government or bank site.

has anybody got adviace on this please.

thankyou

[northernladuk]

You could of course start by asking them why they need this. Might shed some light on the situation and help with what to do next.

TBH I would much rather send a photo in than a whole host of other personal details that are sometimes asked for but in any case I would be well within my rights, and in fact daft not to, ask what it is for.

[wacky77]

Hi Guys,

I'm new and really need some help. I've had a few contracts in the past doing helpdesk stuff but this new agency has said I cant take up the contract unless I supply a passport photo. Its apparently a deal breaker if i dont do it.

I'm just curious as i've never had to do it before. they have my umbrellas certificate of incorp and the vat details. Ive just never been asked for that. I can see why someone in say the construction industry would need it but not IT. its not even a government or bank site.

has anybody got adviace on this please.

thankyou

Money laundering regs - gotta prove you are who you say you are

HM Revenue & Customs: Your day-to-day responsibilities under Money Laundering Regulations

your brolly should of asked for it too

[northernladuk]

Money laundering regs - gotta prove you are who you say you are

HM Revenue & Customs: Your day-to-day responsibilities under Money Laundering Regulations

your brolly should of asked for it too

Erm, no. You need to provide your passport to prove your are eligible to work in the UK.

Does it actually ask you for a passport sized photo or a photocopy of your passport? To me a passport photo is the former.

If that is the case then this does not cover the link. If you read it it says

•their photograph on an official document which confirms their identity

From what I read from the OP he is only being asked for a photo??/

More details from the OP????

[Punter]

Money laundering regs - gotta prove you are who you say you are

HM Revenue & Customs: Your day-to-day responsibilities under Money Laundering Regulations

So according to HMRC, I (contractor) should be asking my customer (agent) for proof of their identity?

[cojak]

It might be needed to sort out you security pass for your new contract.

That's the only time I'd be happy to do this.

[MarillionFan]

Been asked for photoID on my last two contracts. Seems to be the norm now.

Obviously a lot of dodgy Bobs and Northerners around.

[dynamicsaxcontractor]

Hi Guys,

I'm new and really need some help. I've had a few contracts in the past doing helpdesk stuff but this new agency has said I cant take up the contract unless I supply a passport photo. Its apparently a deal breaker if i dont do it.

I'm just curious as i've never had to do it before. they have my umbrellas certificate of incorp and the vat details. Ive just never been asked for that. I can see why someone in say the construction industry would need it but not IT. its not even a government or bank site.

has anybody got adviace on this please.

thankyou

If they want a copy of your passport to feel safer about you being allowed to work in this country, just give it to them, no big deal.

If they just want a photo for whatever reason I am sure they would have taken it when you arrive? I always try to get out of any photos that will be stored on an internal SharePoint project team site or on the wall etc...

[northernladuk]

So according to HMRC, I (contractor) should be asking my customer (agent) for proof of their identity?

But surely you are a supplier to both your agent and your client. Not a customer.

Been asked for photoID on my last two contracts. Seems to be the norm now.

Obviously a lot of dodgy Bobs and Northerners around.

Again, the OP is indicating a photo NOT a photo ID unless he just hasn't explained it very well. Taking in to the account he reposted this in another forum late last night for no apparant reason, maybe he hasn't

[SofaKingdom]

I always try to get out of any photos that will be stored on an internal SharePoint project team site or on the wall etc...

Is that cause you is fugly?