It’s important that you shred business documents to ensure that the information they contain remains confidential. However, certain types of files that should be retained for a period of time before they are shredded for accounting and/or legal purposes.
In some cases, business documents have a minimum statutory retention period that you must comply with. For a detailed breakdown of different types of business document and how long you should hold on to them, consult our guide to document retention policies and periods.