Plain-English guide · UK candidates
Pressure is a warning sign
A serious appointment gives you time to read. If someone says you must sign immediately or you will lose the opportunity, stop and ask why.
Requests outside scope
Be cautious if you are asked to move money, operate bank accounts, provide personal guarantees, open accounts for someone else, hide ownership or sign documents you have not read.
Risk matrix
When to pause or stop
Pressure and missing information are often more important than the promised fee.
Written scope and time to read.
Missing fee or resignation details.
Bank control, hidden ownership or unread signatures.
Vague company information
You should know which company is involved, who controls it, why a director is needed, what the fee is and how resignation works. If those basics are missing, do not proceed.
Use the written process
The safest route is to register, upload documents through the site, wait for review and keep everything in writing. Informal shortcuts usually create the biggest risk.
Before you continue
If you want a structured process rather than vague messages, start with the official registration page.