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Mickey


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When taking on a client, what documents should be requested and photocopied?

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Susie Sue


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I ask for a copy of their passport/driving licence and a copy of a bill to check address.

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The body you are registered with for Anti-Money Laundering should provide you with a list of acceptable documents.

You should keep a copy of one piece of photographic id (eg passport or driving licence) and one piece showing their current address - (eg utility bill (but not a mobile phone bill), bank statement or letter from the tax office). This should be dated no less than three months ago.

Also - the passport or driving licence should not be colour photocopied.

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Zöe

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Susie Sue


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Why not colour copied?

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Hi Sue

There are legal restrictions to photocopying passports.  This is from the ICAEW website - http://www.icaew.com/index.cfm/route/141149/icaew_ga/en/Special_interest_groups/Forensic/News_archive/Know_your_client

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Zöe

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Susie Sue


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Thanks Zoe - I didn't know that.

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Mickey


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thank you Zoe and Sue

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What a great link, thanks Zoe.

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