One of the first tasks we complete for each new project is an anti-money laundering check. If we are working with an organisation, we check the identity of those in your organisation with ‘significant control’. Don’t worry. The process is very straightforward and does not mean that you are under suspicion. Counterculture and all other professional services firms are required to carry out these checks on all clients.
We check your identity by using details such as a name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number, photographic identity documents (such as a passport or driving licence) and/or proof of residential address. These are matched against an online database to confirm an individual’s identity. Our checks are undertaken by SmartSearch or InfoTrack, both based in the UK. Searches are typically completed within 24 hours.
The cost of these checks is £5 per person (+ VAT). Please note that this expense will be added to your invoice from us.
We collect this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, using our practice management system called CLIO.
If you have any questions about our identity checking process, then please contact us.
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