AML Supervised Company Secretarial Service
Professional Company Secretarial Support with Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
An AML supervised company secretarial service provides businesses with professional assistance managing corporate administration while operating within an appropriate anti-money laundering compliance framework.
This can be particularly valuable for UK companies with overseas directors, international shareholders, property interests or more complex corporate structures. Companies House has also introduced stronger identity verification requirements, making reliable corporate administration increasingly important.
What Is an AML Supervised Company Secretarial Service?
Company secretarial services can cover the ongoing administration of a company, including maintaining corporate records, assisting with Companies House filings and helping directors keep company information accurate.
Where a provider performs activities that fall within the regulated Trust or Company Service Provider sector, appropriate AML supervision may be required. Providers that verify identities for Companies House must also be registered as Authorised Corporate Service Providers.
An ACSP must be supervised by an appropriate UK AML supervisory body and meet Companies House requirements.
Services Available
An AML supervised company secretarial service may include:
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Companies House filing support
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Confirmation statement administration
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Director appointment and resignation administration
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PSC administration
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Corporate record maintenance
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Registered office support
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Identity verification coordination
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Company formation administration
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Overseas company administration
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Corporate compliance monitoring
The exact services depend on the provider and the nature of the company.
AML Checks and Corporate Administration
Anti-money laundering compliance can involve identifying clients, understanding ownership structures and assessing the risks associated with a business relationship.
Depending on the circumstances, a professional provider may need to conduct customer due diligence, verify beneficial ownership information and retain appropriate compliance records.
AML supervision does not mean that every company secretarial task is itself an AML-regulated activity. The requirements depend on the services being provided and the provider's regulatory position.
Company Secretarial Services for Overseas Businesses
Overseas entrepreneurs and investors often use UK companies for trading, investment, property and international business activities.
A professional company secretarial service can help overseas owners maintain accurate UK corporate records and deal with administrative requirements without needing to manage every Companies House procedure themselves.
This can include support for non-UK resident directors, international shareholders and UK companies owned by overseas businesses.
Companies House Identity Verification
Relevant directors and people with significant control must now complete Companies House identity verification under the new corporate transparency framework.
Where an ACSP performs the verification, the provider must meet Companies House requirements and be appropriately AML supervised. After successful verification, the individual's Companies House personal code is used to connect their verified identity with the relevant company records.
Fraser Bond AML Supervised Company Secretarial Service
Fraser Bond provides professional company administration support for UK and international clients requiring structured corporate compliance assistance.
Services can include company secretarial administration, registered office support, director and PSC administration, Companies House compliance and identity verification coordination.
For businesses seeking an AML supervised company secretarial service, professional support can make ongoing UK corporate administration more organised while helping directors understand and meet their responsibilities.
