Prepare for the Economic Crime Levy
Information on preparing for the Economic Crime Levy (ECL).
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The Economic Crime Levy (ECL) is an annual charge on entities who are supervised under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) and whose UK revenue exceeds £10.2 million per year.
Affected entities will have to:
- register for the ECL
- submit a return every year
- pay a fee every year
You must submit a return by 30 September each year.
This page sets out information to help relevant entities understand how the ECL works, what they have to do and when they have to do it.
Last updated 29 April 2024 + show all updates
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Made it clear that returns should be submitted by 30 September each year.
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Guidance about submitting a return for the Economic Crime Levy has been updated.
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Guidance about how to register for the Economic Crime Levy has been updated.
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Added details about how to take part in user research for the Economic Crime Levy.
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First published.