As a New Zealand law firm, Canterbury Legal is required to comply with the 
Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (“AML/CFT”).

This legislation requires us to verify the identity of our clients and, in some circumstances, the source of funds used in transactions.

 

Why we need identification

Before we can act for you, we may be required to:
● Verify your identity
● Verify your address
● Obtain information about the nature and purpose of the transaction
● Confirm the source of funds
This applies to many legal services, including:
● Property transactions
● Business purchases and sales
● Trust and estate matters
● Company formations
● Certain dispute matters

 

What you may need to provide

You may be asked to provide:
● Passport or driver licence
● Proof of residential address
● Information about beneficial owners or company directors
● Evidence of source of funds

 

We understand this can feel administrative, but these checks are required by law.

 

Confidentiality

Any information collected for AML purposes is handled securely and confidentially in accordance with our
legal obligations.

If you have questions about AML requirements, please  contact us to discuss.