Common questions

What is a compliance obligations register?

A list of the rules your business must follow, from laws and license conditions to contracts and standards you've signed up to, with what you do about each one, the evidence and an owner. Some standards call it a legal register or a compliance register.

How do I find out which obligations apply to my business?

Start with your regulators' and industry body's guidance, your licenses and permits, your insurance policy and your biggest contracts. An accountant, lawyer or industry association can help you check the list for your country and state.

Will an obligations register make my business compliant?

No. It's a record of what you believe applies and how you handle it, not a legal opinion. Rules differ by country, state and industry, so check the list with your regulator or an adviser.

Can I keep the obligations register in Wikidoc?

Yes, on the Team plan. Get started opens an Obligations register with these fields and statuses, which you can change. Each obligation's owner is reminded on their Home page 30 days before its next review.

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