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UK Business AML Check

It is a legal requirement and your responsibility to carry out AML checks on all onboarding UK businesses, with our SmartSearch tool simplifying this process.

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Comprehensive Business AML checks

At SmartSearch we deliver detailed AML checks for UK businesses that include everything you need to fulfil your legal obligations. Our simple platform allows you to comprehensively screen businesses, creating concise reports that are detailed with essential information. 

KYB Checks

Our essential KYB checks that allow you to gain insight into the individuals behind a business facilitate the start of your robust AML process.

KYB Checks

Our essential KYB checks that allow you to gain insight into the individuals behind a business facilitate the start of your robust AML ...

UBO Checks

Identify the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO), an essential part of your compliance effort.

UBO Checks

Identify the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO), an essential part of your compliance effort.

Directors Database

Carry out a full AML check on a business director using our all-in-one solution, saving you time and effort.

Directors Database

Carry out a full AML check on a business director using our all-in-one solution, saving you time and effort.

Monitoring

Monitor the status of your client with our comprehensive AML platform that assesses whether a business may carry future risks to your company.

Monitoring

Monitor the status of your client with our comprehensive AML platform that assesses whether a business may carry future risks to your ...

Business AML checks that assure your compliance

Using our platform allows your company to efficiently and comprehensively carry out business AML checks, ensuring that you stay compliant with UK law while streamlining your own operations. 
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What benefits does our SmartSearch software provide?

By using our SmartSearch platform you can ensure AML business compliance, giving you peace of mind that the company you’re onboarding is trustworthy.
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Let one of our highly-trained AML experts demonstrate the multi-award winning SmartSearch AML and compliance product.

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How our resources can support you

While AML regulations may be constantly changing, SmartSearch is dedicated to maintaining your company’s compliance. Our fully integrated AML solution is perfectly suited to meeting these demands, too.
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    Resources and Insights

    Explore our useful resources and insights, including whitepapers that provide essential information about how to tackle AML obstacles.

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    AML regulations are ever-changing, especially if you’re working in contemporary technological sectors such as the cryptocurrency industry. Explore our blog to keep up to date.

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    Discover more about how our products and services can help you and your business streamline your AML compliance.

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There’s a reason over 7,000 clients put their trust in us

We’re more than just an automated platform. SmartSearch will assist you with the design and implementation of a risk-based approach to suit your business. We’ll keep you up to date with ever-changing anti-money laundering regulations, and be your point of contact for any queries.
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The onboarding process has allowed us to enhance our user experience, whilst improving compliance oversight without the need for manual intervention.

Audit & Compliance Manager, Acasta Europe Limited
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The ease and efficiency of the AML checks made SmartSearch really stand out. We were particularly impressed with the automatic reporting feature that instantly downloaded to the back-office system to deliver a full audit-trail of our clients.

Arena Investment Management
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The SmartSearch system is easily accessible and very user-friendly. Customer service is excellent and any queries are met with a very quick and knowledgeable response.

Karen Hogan, Thorntons Investments
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Serving professional AML regulated industries

Trusted by over 7,000 regulated businesses, SmartSearch's next-generation technology is the UK's leading solution for AML and risk management.

Ensuring Solicitors and Legal firms are AML compliant

Our AML and digital compliance solutions are trusted by 1 in 3 of the UK’s top 200 legal firms.
  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates
  • Enhance client relationships
  • Protect your reputation
  • Reduce compliance risk
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Innovative AML solutions for Accountants

SmartSearch provides award-winning AML and digital compliance solutions to 1 in 2 of the UK’s top 100 accountancy firms.
 
  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance
  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates
  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey
  • Streamline your onboarding process
 
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AML checks for Estate Agents & Property companies

Make anti-money laundering and digital compliance easy - over 1,000 property firms benefit from our award-winning solutions.
  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance
  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates
  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey
  • Streamline your onboarding process

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Delivering AML compliance for Financial Services firms

Trusted by over 2,000 financial services firms to meet KYC and compliance obligations set by the Financial Action Task Force.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey

  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance

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AML technology for Investment Banking

Protect your investment firm and stay up-to-date with the latest compliance regulations for AML.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance
  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey
  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance

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AML solutions for Insurance firms

Keep your insurance firm safe from financial crime and ensure your compliance in-line with the latest guidance from the government.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey
  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance

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Innovative AML solutions for Gaming firms

Ensure safe gaming for your organisation with SmartSearch’s all-in-one AML platform.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey

  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance
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AML and compliance for Banking organisations

Prevent financial crime, ensure compliance with anti-money laundering requirements, and protect your firm’s reputation with SmartSearch.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey

  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance
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AML solutions for Cryptocurrency firms

Prevent financial crime, ensure compliance with anti-money laundering requirements, and protect your firm’s reputation with SmartSearch.

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Accelerate your customer onboarding without compromising on compliance

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey

  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance
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AML and compliance technology for Property Development firms

Thanks to SmartSearch, it has never been easier for property developers and businesses to keep on top of their AML requirements. 

  • Experience hassle-free AML and compliance

  • Benefit from industry-leading pass rates

  • Deliver a frictionless customer journey

  • Streamline your onboarding process

 

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What is a UK Business AML Check?

A business AML check is a legal requirement when onboarding new clients that aid in the national effort against money laundering and assesses a company’s potential risk. In addition to ID checks, this process should involve evaluating new clients against International sanctions lists, PEP Lists and SIP Lists, with Enhanced Due Diligence checks being used where necessary.

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Training provided for your team

We make it as easy as possible for your team to understand our platform, no matter how large your business is. We’ve put effort into streamlining our product too, offering a tailor-made training package and a simple user-friendly interface that allows our platform to be effortlessly integrated as part of your everyday workflow. 

Stay compliant with our online resources

Keep in the know about any changes to AML regulations by checking in with our blogs and whitepapers.

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Frequently asked questions

Still after more information about UK Business AML checks? Explore our FAQs below or contact us directly if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for. 

AML is short for ‘Anti-Money Laundering’ and is used as an acronym across the financial industry. Our AML solution allows you to adhere to essential practices, keeping you compliant with legal requirements with a simple, efficient and highly optimised product.

Suspicious AML activity should be reported through the use of a suspicious activity report (SAR). This report is crucial in the process of financial crime investigation and will inform the relevant authorities about the suspicious behaviour of a client or customer.

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  • An effortless, fully integrated AML platform.
  • Solutions for several different sectors.
  • A professional, trusted service.
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