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AML/CTF KYC Onboarding Form

Individual or sole trader

How this works. Complete the form below on your phone or computer and tap Submit. It is sent straight to East End Legal. Fields marked * are required. You will not be able to attach documents here — email copies (not originals) to faros@eastendlegal.com.au or bring them to your appointment. Complete Section B only if you are a sole trader, and Section C only if another person is acting for you.
If you or a child are in immediate danger, call 000.

Section A - Client details

Complete this form to help us meet our obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act). An onboarding form must be completed for each person requesting the service. Answer every question; if one does not apply, write “N/A”.

Is the client known by any other names?
For example: conveyancing for the purchase of real estate; legal services for a criminal, family or commercial law matter.
How is this service being funded?
If you are buying a property, are you using a mortgage, loan or other finance from a bank or lender?
If you are buying a property, how are you paying for it (and the deposit, if you are using a loan)? Choose all that apply
Politically exposed persons. This includes current or former members of a parliament, judges, heads of government bodies, senior military officers, heads of state-owned companies and similar positions, and their family members and close business associates. The full list is in Appendix B of the PDF form. If unsure, answer Yes and describe the position.
Are you or have you been a member of a parliament, high ranking member of a government body, a member of a court or other position listed in Appendix B?
Do you have a family member or close business associate who is or has been in such a position?
Section B - Sole trader details

Complete this section only if you are a sole trader and are requesting services for your business’s purposes.

What profession does it operate in and what services does it provide? If it is not a commercial activity, what is its purpose?
Section C - Client representative details

Complete this section only if another person is acting on behalf of the client.

Are they a member of a parliament, high ranking member of a government body, a member of a court or other position listed in Appendix B?
Are they regulated under the AML/CTF Act and can they provide evidence of their enrolment with AUSTRAC?
Do they have authority to act on behalf of the client in relation to this service?
For example, a power of attorney, agency agreement, or written authorisation from the client.

Section D - Identity documents

For privacy, do not type any identification numbers here. Tell us what you will provide; we will check the documents themselves at your appointment, or you can email clear copies to faros@eastendlegal.com.au.

Other documents you can provide (if you do not have photographic ID, or if asked)
I will provide
Alternative identification (for example a reference from a person of standing) may be appropriate in some circumstances. Appendix A of the PDF form explains the options.

Declaration

Our practice must gather information from you to ensure compliance with our anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations. We may stop providing services to you if you refuse to provide the information we request, or we decide you are not within our risk appetite.

It is an offence under sections 137 and 140 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML/CTF Act) to:

  • provide false or misleading information in this form or documents you provide to us
  • receive a designated service from us using a false name or anonymously.

By completing and submitting this form you confirm that the information provided is correct and accurate. You also consent to your and any representative’s identification being verified electronically and to us disclosing your information to third parties to help us meet our obligations under the AML/CTF Act.

Your answers are sent securely over HTTPS to East End Legal’s mailbox. Email is not completely secure, so please do not type passwords, card numbers or ID numbers into this form.