KYC / AML Compliance Statement

Last updated: November 2026

Why we do this

As a provider of legal, company-formation and account-opening services, we are a reporting entity under anti-money-laundering legislation in the jurisdictions where we operate, and the banks, registries and regulators we work with expect the same standard from us. Due diligence protects our clients as much as it protects us: a file that we have verified moves through a bank faster than one we have not.

What we verify

Identity. For individuals: a valid passport or national ID and proof of residential address not older than three months. For companies: the registry extract, constitutional documents, the register of directors and shareholders, and identification of every person who owns or controls 25% or more, or who otherwise exercises control.

Purpose of the relationship. What the business does, where its customers and counterparties are, expected volumes and payment flows. For licensing and account-opening matters we also ask for the business plan and the policies the regulator or bank will see.

Source of funds and source of wealth. Where the money for the transaction comes from, and how the client’s overall wealth was built. We ask for documents that evidence both: contracts, bank statements, tax returns, sale agreements, inheritance or gift documents, as appropriate.

Screening

We screen every client, beneficial owner and director against sanctions lists (UN, EU, UK, US OFAC, Ukraine), lists of politically exposed persons and adverse media before we start, and again periodically during the engagement. A match does not automatically end the relationship, but it moves the file to enhanced due diligence and a decision by the firm’s principal.

Enhanced due diligence

We apply enhanced measures where the client, the business or the jurisdiction carries higher risk: politically exposed persons, high-risk industries (gambling, crypto-assets, payments, nutra, adult), complex ownership chains, jurisdictions on our restricted list, or unusual transaction patterns. Enhanced measures mean more documents, independent verification, and in some cases a video call with the beneficial owner.

Ongoing monitoring

We keep client information current. Changes of ownership, directors, business model or country of operation must be reported to us; we refresh due diligence at least annually for active clients and whenever a trigger event occurs.

Reporting and tipping-off

Where the law requires, we report suspicious activity to the competent financial intelligence unit. We are prohibited from informing the client that a report has been made. We may decline or suspend an engagement without giving reasons where continuing would conflict with these obligations.

Record keeping

Due-diligence records are kept for five years after the end of the relationship, in line with legal requirements, and are stored as described in our Privacy Notice.

Training and responsibility

Everyone who works on client matters is trained in these procedures. Responsibility for compliance sits with the firm’s principal, who approves every new client and every enhanced-due-diligence decision.

This document is provided as general information and may be updated from time to time.