AML record keeping for UK accountants
What AML records to keep, how long to keep them, and how to store evidence for HMRC inspection.
What to Keep
The AML records every UK accountant must retain — identity documents, screening results, and risk decisions.
BrowseRetention Periods
How long to keep AML records under The Money Laundering Regulations 2017.
BrowseStoring Evidence
How to store AML evidence securely and retrieve it quickly for HMRC visits.
BrowseDigital Evidence
Digital record keeping, audit trails, and electronic evidence for AML compliance.
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AML record keeping for UK accountants: what to keep, how long, and why
AML record keeping requirements under MLR 2017 — which records to keep, for how long, and what happens if records are missing.
The 5-year AML record keeping rule: what it means for UK accountants
Understanding the five-year AML record retention requirement — when the clock starts, what records are covered, and what happens if records are missing.
AML Record Keeping Requirements: What UK Firms Should Keep
A practical guide to AML records, retention, evidence packs, audit trails, and inspection-ready client files.