In this section:
  • Detailed Guidance

Detailed guidance

You can find most of the information you need to meet your responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations on the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website. This is regularly updated with any changes in fees you need to pay, who needs to register and who to contact if you need to.

If you need more information you can read the detailed guidance approved by HM Treasury following the links in the sections below.

Registering with HMRC under the Money Laundering Regulations

Download Registration Guide for Money Service Businesses (PDF 81K)
Download Registration Guide for High Value Dealers (PDF 57K)
Download Registration Guide for Trust or Company Service Providers (PDF 101K)
Download Registration Guide for Accountancy Service Providers (PDF 82K)

Guidance for Money Service Businesses, High Value Dealers and Trust or Company Service Providers

Guidance specific tor Money Service Businesses, High Value Dealers and Trust or Company Service Providers was updated in July 2010 and replaces MLR8.

Download Anti Money Laundering Guide for Money Service Businesses (PDF 521K)

Download Anti Money Laundering Guide for High Value Dealers (PDF 368K)

Download Anti Money Laundering Guide for Trust or Company Service Providers (PDF 421K)

Guidance for accountancy sector

Download 'Anti-money laundering guidance for the accountancy sector' from the CCAB website (PDF 516K) (Opens new window)

Anti Money Laundering guides for Money Service Businesses, High Value Dealers and Trust or Company Service Providers

If you need more help please contact the HMRC VAT and Excise Helpline.

Find contact details for the VAT and Excise Helpline