Anti-money laundering compliance is overwhelming for small businesses. Awful and confusing regulatory guidance, complex requirements—such a robust Firm-Wide Risk Assessment and detailed AML policies and procedures can feel impossible to get right.
Sadly, getting your AML compliance even slightly wrong, combined with the regulators' aggressive enforcement, means you could face huge fines of more than 75% of your yearly revenue, your business being struck off, directorship bans, and even imprisonment.
Ask yourself these critical questions to expose dangerous gaps in your AML compliance:
If regulators demand an immediate on-site inspection, are you concerned that you or your staff won’t demonstrate full compliance under intense scrutiny?
Do you have doubts about your Firm Wide Risk Assessment (FWRA) potentially overlooking critical vulnerabilities?
Are you relying on generic, copy-and-paste AML templates rather than thorough, tailored AML documentation?
Would you struggle to instantly provide investigators with all necessary files and data during an unannounced on-site visit?
Are you delaying addressing your AML compliance issues? (Do you feel you can fix them later?)
If you answered “yes” to any question above, your business is at risk.
UK regulators are cracking down hard—over 1,500 AML fines issued in 2024/25, a 160% surge in four years. Cutting corners on AML compliance leads to massive penalties that could ruin your business:
A high-value dealer was fined £266,000 for failing to implement robust AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments, exposing them to money laundering risks.
An estate agency was slapped with a £52,000 penalty for late AML registration, a criminal offence due to simple oversight.
A letting agency faced a £23,000 fine for inadequate record-keeping, failing to maintain auditable AML documentation for HMRC scrutiny.
A small firm was hit with a £24,123 penalty for delaying AML compliance updates for just two years.
An accountancy firm was penalised £30,000 for inadequate customer due diligence, even though they were using Electronic Identification Verification (EIDV).
A Money Service Business was crushed with a £1.25m fine for prolonged non-compliance, showing HMRC’s zero-tolerance for cutting corners.
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Why choose AML Compliance Experts?
Founded by Grant Judd after seeing small businesses crippled by AML fines, we specialise in helping small MLR-2017-regulated businesses get AML Compliant quickly and thoroughly to avoid excruciating penalties.
Our UK experts can deliver tailored AML policies, procedures, and FWRAs in just 72 hours, with clear, jargon-free solutions. Satisfaction guaranteed—stay compliant and focus on your business.
Let’s be clear: delaying your AML compliance could cost you dearly.
Severe penalties and reputational damage are very real risks if you don’t act immediately. With regulators cracking down harder than ever, it’s critical to reach out as soon as possible. Early action can significantly reduce your exposure to fines and protect your business from the fallout of non-compliance.
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