Landlord / Trust

When are checks required?


AML and Identity checks are required for all named legal owners when you sign our Terms of Business.

Confirming Identity

In the case of a trust, we need to identify the following:

  • Settlor(s)
  • Trustees (up to two including the trustee we are dealing with or the protector, unless it is a regulated trust company)
  • Beneficiaries entitled to over 25% (if identified in the trust deed)
  • Any individual who exercises control over the trust e.g the appointer or protector

We utilise a software application known as Thirdfort to complete identity checks on any individuals we must verify. Thirdfort will confirm their identity, their address and whether they are a politically exposed person, subject to sanctions and/or any adverse media which we must consider as part of the required customer due diligence process. You can find more information on Thirdfort here.

We will also need you to provide the following:

  • Proof of trust registration
  • A copy of the deed of trust or an extract clearly identifying the nature of it e.g. discretionary and who the settlor, trustees & beneficiaries are.

Source of Wealth

We must establish the origin of your overall wealth – to support this, please fill out this source of wealth form.

You can find more information in our AML Policy.