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Information for all businesses

Registering for anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about registering for anti-money laundering supervision.

How do I register for anti-money laundering supervision?

You will find out about:

• the business information you’ll need before you start

• how to add or remove services from your application

• completing a declaration and paying the fees

• the processing timescale

Watch a video about how to pay your annual supervision fee or opt out of anti-money laundering supervision.

How to pay your annual supervision fee or opt out of anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out about:

• how to pay your annual supervision fee

• how to opt out of anti-money laundering supervision

• what happens if you do not pay your annual fee

Risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision.

Risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out about

• the possible risks for businesses

• how to report risks for anti-money laundering supervision

Keeping records for anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about how to keep records for anti-money laundering supervision.

How do I keep records for anti-money laundering supervision?

You will find out about:

• how businesses should keep records for anti-money laundering supervision

• what records you must keep

• how long you need to keep records for

Identifying and reporting suspicious activity

Watch a video about identifying and reporting suspicious activity for anti-money laundering supervision.

Identifying and reporting suspicious activity for anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out about:

• how to identify suspicious activity for anti-money laundering supervision

• how to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

• who should submit a SAR

• where to find more information

Training employees to comply with money laundering regulations

Watch a video about how to train your employees to comply with money laundering regulations.

Training your employees to comply with money laundering regulations

You will find out about:

• what the training should cover

• who needs to complete the training

• what training records you need to keep

Whistleblowing while under anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about whistleblowing while under anti-money laundering supervision.

Whistleblowing while under anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out:

• how and when to report suspicious activity to HMRC

• what kind of information you should report

• your protection under the law

• how HMRC will keep your information confidential

Updating your application for anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about updating your application for anti-money laundering supervision.

Updating your application for anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out how to update your application for anti-money laundering supervision. This includes how to add or update:

• responsible people in your business

• your risk assessments and policies, controls and procedures

How HMRC checks on businesses registered for anti-money laundering supervision

Watch a video about how HMRC checks on businesses registered for anti-money laundering supervision.

How HMRC checks on businesses registered for anti-money laundering supervision

You will find out about the checks HMRC makes on businesses for anti-money laundering supervision and how the checks are carried out. This includes:

• what happens after the visit

Record keeping requirements under the Money Laundering Regulations

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about record keeping requirements under the Money Laundering Regulations.

You will learn about:

• regulation 40(1) and 40(2) of the Money Laundering Regulations

• supporting records you may keep

• other records you must keep under the Money Laundering Regulations

• retention of records in accordance with regulation 40(3) of the Money Laundering Regulations

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about HMRC supervision and compliance checks for estate agency and letting agency businesses.

This webinar will give an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations when you are supervised by HMRC as an estate agency and letting agency business.

You will also learn about:

• what an HMRC officer will do when they visit your business to undertake a compliance check
• where you can access further help and guidance

Risk assessing businesses for anti-money laundering supervision

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about how to risk assess your business for anti-money laundering supervision.

You will learn about:

• the risk-based approach to help you carry out a risk assessment
• how to implement a risk-based approach and tell you where you can find more information

Documenting risk assessments for anti-money laundering supervision

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about how to document your risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision.

This webinar will give you an explanation of your risk assessment. You will also learn about:

• how to document your risk assessment
• where you can find more information

After a risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision has been done

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about what to do when you have carried out your risk assessment for anti-money laundering supervision.

You will learn about:

• the policies, controls, and procedures
• monitoring your business to make sure your controls are effective
• where you can find more information

How to register for anti-money laundering supervision

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about how to register for anti-money laundering supervision.

You will learn about:

• if you need to register for anti-money laundering supervision
• the fees you’ll pay (including the annual supervision fee)

Money service businesses

Money service businesses — the fit and proper test

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about money service businesses — the fit and proper test.

You will learn about:

• what beneficial owners, officers and managers are
• money service businesses with agents

Money service businesses offering currency wholesale services

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about money service businesses offering currency wholesale services.

You will learn about:

• what to do if you suspect money laundering
• key risks to be aware of
• the actions that businesses, covered by the Money Laundering Regulations, should take
• a case study

Trust or company service providers

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about trust or company service providers and offshore risks.

You will find out about:

• risks your business may face if dealing with offshore customers or providing offshore services
• where you can access further help and support

Trust or company service providers and risks

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar for trust or company service providers.

You will find out about:

• the provision of a registered office and business address services
• the types of businesses who may provide services covered by regulation 12 (2)c
• the risks associated with the provision of these services

What is the Informants Scheme when reporting tax fraud or avoidance

Recorded webinar

Watch a recorded webinar about what is the Informants Scheme when reporting tax fraud or avoidance

The Informants Scheme is a campaign to encourage people to report tax fraud in exchange for a reward.

You will learn about:

• what the Informants Scheme is
• who might make a report
• what information you’ll need to provide
• what happens after making a report
• the confidentiality of the information you provide

The webinar provides a clear explanation of how the scheme works, who can benefit, and what to expect from the reporting process.