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Home » News & Insights » Terrific Tuesday Tax Tip – Money Laundering ID Acceptance

Terrific Tuesday Tax Tip – Money Laundering ID Acceptance

Posted on 3rd August 2020

This month we are focusing on Money Laundering

This week we are looking at; What types of ID are accepted as Proof of ID

The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 require appropriate identity (ID) evidence to be provided when certain transactions take place.

You cannot use one form of identification for both name and address.

For example, if you provide your driving licence as proof of your name you must provide another form of identification for your address, such as a utility bill.

Examples of what is allowed: Passport, Picture Driving Licence, Utility Bill (within the last 3 months)

Proof of name Proof of address
Current signed passport Utility bill (gas, electric, satellite television, landline phone bill) issued within the last three months
Original birth certificate (UK birth certificate issued within 12 months of the date of birth in full form including those issued by UK authorities overseas such as Embassies High Commissions and HM Forces) Local authority council tax bill for the current council tax year
EEA member state identity card (which can also be used as evidence of address if it carries this) Current UK driving licence (but only if not used for the name evidence)
Current UK or EEA photocard driving licence Bank, Building Society or Credit Union statement or passbook dated within the last three months
Full old-style driving licence Original mortgage statement from a recognised lender issued for the last full year
Photographic registration cards for self-employed individuals in the construction industry -CIS4 Solicitors letter within the last three months confirming recent house purchase or land registry confirmation of address
Benefit book or original notification letter from Benefits Agency Council or housing association rent card or tenancy agreement for the current year
Firearms or shotgun certificate Benefit book or original notification letter from Benefits Agency (but not if used as proof of name)
Residence permit issued by the Home Office to EEA nationals on sight of own country passport HMRC self-assessment letters or tax demand dated within the current financial year
National identity card bearing a photograph of the applicant Electoral Register entry
NHS Medical card or letter of confirmation from GP’s practice of registration with the surgery

Documents not accepted include, but are not limited to

  • Provisional driving licence
  • Mobile phone bills
  • Credit card statements

If you know of a local business that needs help with understanding their responsibilities around money laundering reporting please ask them to contact Avanti (08000) 388 799

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Disclaimer:- The information contained herein is given by way of general guidance only and no action should be taken solely on the basis of the information contained herein. The Avanti Group (UK) Ltd will be pleased to provide further guidance on the issues, and how they might affect you. No liability is accepted by the firm for any action taken without seeking appropriate professional advice

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