AML Essentials Kit

It is a step wise practical guide, that walks you through every part of the AML compliance, helping you understand to apply and document what regulators expect.

Yes. The kit is designed specifically for accountants, bookkeepers and small practices. It gives you everything you need to stay compliant without unnecessary complexity or the high costs associated with larger commercial systems. It provides practical, proportionate compliance that works for firms of any size.

No. The kit complements any software you use. While software can help with verification, monitoring and record keeping, it cannot interpret the regulations or make compliance decisions for you. This kit provides the policies, procedures, training methods and guidance you need to apply AML requirements correctly, whether you use dedicated software or not. It ensures you understand your obligations and have the documentation to prove compliance.

You need to comply if you operate in a regulated sector. This includes accountancy and tax advisory services, legal services, estate agents, high value dealers, trust or company service providers and certain financial services businesses. If you are unsure whether your business falls within scope, we can review your activities and advise accordingly.

UK law requires us to verify the identity of all clients before providing services. This is not optional. We must collect and verify documents such as passports, driving licences and proof of address to satisfy our legal obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.

Yes. AML obligations apply to all clients without exception. We cannot waive or reduce these requirements, regardless of how well we may know you or how straightforward your matter appears.

Once we have verified your identity, we do not normally need to repeat the full process for subsequent matters. However, we must periodically update our records and may ask for fresh documents if our relationship continues over several years.

If you do not provide the information and documents we need to satisfy our AML obligations, we cannot act for you. We may also need to consider whether your refusal itself gives rise to a suspicion that must be reported. We strongly advise cooperating fully with all verification requests.

You can view the complete AML Essential kit directly on this page once you purchase. There are no downloads and no waiting. It is designed for quick, practical access to the information you need.

Yes. The kit is based on the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and follows current HMRC guidance for supervised accountancy practices. It reflects the standards HMRC expects to see during compliance visits and incorporates best practice from across the profession. The content is regularly updated to keep pace with regulatory changes and supervisory expectations, so you can be confident it provides a solid compliance foundation for your practice.