ECSH45851 - Registering online: introduction
New applications
A new business will need to complete the application for registration online. It will need to use its Government Gateway or GOV.UK One Login details before it can access the application for registration for anti-money laundering supervision. If it does not already have sign in details, it will be able to create them.
The business will be sent an email containing its unique user ID and must create a password to access its account. The business can use these details to access the application at any time.
The business will need to submit the application form and pay all the relevant fees.
Once the business has applied for anti-money laundering supervision it can sign in at any time to make amendments, check the status of an application and to see if the application has been approved or refused.
HMRC can also send secure communications if any further information, amendments, or fees are required.
Existing registrations
If a business has an existing registration for anti-money laundering supervision, it is required to update its details annually and pay its annual supervision fee.
HMRC will send a reminder message to the business’ online account 30 days before the end of the annual supervision. The business should log in, using the sign in details it used when it registered, to submit its annual declaration and pay its fee. If the business does not submit its annual declaration and pay the relevant fee within this 30-day period, the business’ registration will be legally cancelled via a Secure Communication advising that its registration has expired. Guidance on auto-cancellation is available in ECSH48075.
In a situation where a sole proprietor is supervised by HMRC but then becomes a limited company or changes legal entity in any other way, the business must inform HMRC within 30 days of the change. The business will be unable to change the legal entity on its application and must withdraw its application, create new sign in details under the correct legal entity and then submit a new application. HMRC cannot proceed with the application of a sole proprietor when they are providing relevant activity as a corporate body. Each legal entity requires its own sign in details.