MLR 9 Registration Notice updated and registration dates announced

We would like to let Trust or Company Service Providers (TCSPs) and Accountancy Service Providers (ASPs) know that the updated MLR 9 Registration Notice is now available. We would also like to tell businesses of the deadlines they must apply to register with us.

Updated guidance

Our MLR 9 Registration Notice has been updated to reflect feedback from businesses in their discussions with HM Treasury about the interpretation of the regulations.

The guidance will help businesses decide if they need to register with us as a TCSP or ASP, and explain when and how to apply.

We recommend that businesses refer to the guide for further help.

MLR 9 Registration Notice (Money Laundering Regulations 2007) (PDF 253K)

New registration dates

We would also like to tell businesses when they must apply to register with us.

TCSPs

  • If you were in business as a TCSP before 15 December, you must apply to register with us before the 30 September 2008.
  • If you are setting up in business as a new TCSP you will need to be registered before carrying on that business.

ASPs

  • If you are in business as an ASP you must be registered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) before the 1 January 2009. In order for us to be able to process your application on time you will need to complete and send your application form with the appropriate registration fees to us by the 30 September 2008.
  • If you are setting up in business as a new ASP you must be registered with HMRC before the 1 January 2009.

We would also like to highlight:

Customs representatives

Customs practitioners, freight forwarders, customs representatives and similar businesses will fall within the scope of the regulations when they carry out accountancy services including tax advice (see MLR 9 sections 7.1.17 and 7.1.18).

What do I do now?’

Businesses need to decide if they are required to register with us. You can do this by checking our MLR 9 Registration Notice (PDF 253K). We have also provided flowcharts to help you. If you decide you need to register:

For TCSPs who have not yet applied:

  • You must send us MLR 100 registration form and appropriate fee(s). Forms and guidance notes to complete the form are available on our forms section.
  • Any person who controls or owns the business, and your nominated officer or money laundering reporting officer, must apply for a fit and proper test. You should send us MLR 101 fit and proper test application (PDF 243K) form(s) and appropriate fee(s). Guidance notes to complete the form are available on our forms section.
  • You must put anti-money laundering systems in place so that you can identify and prevent money laundering and report any suspicious transactions.
  • You must report changes during the registration year.
For ASPs who have not yet applied you must:
  • Send us MLR 100 registration form and appropriate fee(s). Forms and guidance notes to complete the form are available on our forms section.
  • Put anti-money laundering systems in place so that you can identify and prevent money laundering and report any suspicious transactions.
  • Report changes during the registration year.

For TCSPs and ASPs who have already applied to register with us and may be affected by the updated guidance:

  • we will write to you asking you to check the guidance and let us know whether you still need to register
  • our letter will explain what you need to do
  • if you do not receive a letter by 19 August then phone our helpline on Tel 0845 010 9000

Further help

We recommend customers: