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In brief: If your client is an “organization” you must verify the identity of both the “organization” and the instructing individual (Law Society Rule 3-98 definition of “client” and Law Society Rule 3-102). The timing requirements for verification differ. Verify the instructing individual(s) at the time that you provide legal services in respect of a financial transaction; verify the organization within 30 days of same.
Rules - Timing of verification: Law Society Rules 3-105 and 3-106
Rule - Definitions of "client" and “organization”: Law Society Rule 3-98
Rule - Verifying an organization: Law Society Rule 3-102(2)
Rule - Identifying directors, shareholders and owners: Law Society Rule 3-103
Rule - Record keeping and retention: Law Society Rule 3-107
Practice Resource - Client Identification, Verification and Source of Money Checklist
Practice Resource - Red Flags Quick Reference Guide
Practice Resource - Client Identification and Verification - Top 10 tips
Practice Resource - Client ID & Verification - Frequently asked questions
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar 2024 at 1:55
Practice Resource - Forming companies and other structures - managing the risk, Spring 2021 Benchers' Bulletin
Practice Resource - Client ID & verification resources web page
Rules - Definitions of “financial transaction” and “money”: Law Society Rule 3-98
Rules - Exemptions to verification requirements: Law Society Rules 3-99(2(a) and 3-101
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