ECH7020 - Commencing the Compliance Check: Preparation Prior to the Visit




Prior to the visit you should prepare yourself for the appointment with the employer or contractor by


  • reviewing the EC SIP ( ECH7001) to
  • corroborate the risks identified and
  • establish any potential additional risks
  • undertaking any further research not provided by RIS for example
  • consider requesting electronic Payroll reports
  • (This text has been withheld because of exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act 2000)
  • Business Information Unit (BIU) – available via HMRC Internet pages
  • completing the Intervention Plan ECH7022
  • briefing colleagues if you are going to be accompanied by them, see ECH7035 & ECH7037
  • checking the payment position
  • preparing an interview brief by
  • referring to the testbank and RAAM (available on LBS site) where appropriate
  • tailoring the brief to address the identified risk(s), and
  • taking into account the employer/contractor’s trade and associated risks
  • checking any other ongoing EC or other compliance activity.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Intervention Plan is kept updated and always reflects the current position.