AML

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Under New Zealand’s Anti‑Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, law firms are required to verify client information before providing legal services. This applies to all clients, including existing clients. If we cannot obtain the required information, we may be unable to act for you.

The process

If we do not have a current photo ID for you or if we have not met you in person, you will receive a text from APLYid to complete the biometric check. The text will come from the number 8232 and include the following message:

You will then click on the link in the text which will take you to an app which is user friendly, safe, and reasonably quick! If you do have any issues/questions you can call APLYid on 0800 969 300 and they will assist you.

You will need to have on hand a copy of your current NZ driver license or passport.  If you have a foreign ID you can still complete the verification - when prompted select ‘NZ Passport’.

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Requirements for an Individual

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Please provide the following information in relation to yourself:

Copy of your ID

Please provide one of the following:

• New Zealand passport (preferred)
• Australian passport
• New Zealand driver licence (front and back)
• Australian driver licence
• Overseas passport

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Proof of residential address

Please provide one document that meets all of the following requirements:

• Issued by a utility provider, bank, or government department
• Shows your current residential address
• Is in your personal name (not a Company or Trust)
• Dated within the last 3 months

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Identity verification

If we have not met you face to face, we are required to take additional steps to verify your identity. This will involve you receiving a text message from APYLiD to complete a biometric identity check, or by providing certified copies of your identification.

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Requirements for a Company

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Please provide the following information where applicable:

• Each Director of the Company
• Any individual who owns 25% or more of the Company’s shares
• Any individual acting on behalf of the Company
• Any individual who is a nominee Director or Shareholder
• Any individual who is a Trustee of a Trust that holds 25% or more shareholding

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Copy of your ID

Please provide one of the following:

• New Zealand passport (preferred)
• Australian passport
• New Zealand driver licence (front and back)
• Australian driver licence
• Overseas passport

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Proof of residential address

Please provide one document that meets all of the following requirements:

• Issued by a utility provider, bank, or government department
• Shows your current residential address
• Is in your personal name (not a Company or Trust)
• Dated within the last 3 months

Identity verification

If we have not met you face to face, we are required to take additional steps to verify your identity. This will involve you receiving a text message from APYLiD to complete a biometric identity check, or by providing certified copies of your identification.

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Information and documents for the Company

Please provide the following information for the Company:

• Purpose of the Company
• Confirmation of whether there are any nominee Director or Shareholder
• Confirmation of whether there are any other individuals that has effective control or is a beneficial owner, other than those mentioned in the Companies Office Register
• If the Shareholder is a Trust, a copy of the Trust Deed (+ any variations) and ID and proof of address for the Trustee/s. If the Trustee is a Trustee Company, ID and proof of address for the Director/s of the Trustee Company.
• Source of Wealth/Funds - If the company owns investment property and receives rental/lease income, please confirm the address/es of those properties and provide a copy of either the latest business financial statements or the most recent IRD tax return summary or the last 3 months bank statement evidencing rental income.

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Requirements for a Trust

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Please provide the following information where applicable:

• Each Appointor and Trustee of the Trust
• Each Director of the Trustee Company
• Any individual who will benefit from 25% or more of the Trust's wealth/assets

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Copy of your ID

Please provide one of the following:

• New Zealand passport (preferred)
• Australian passport, or
• New Zealand driver licence (front and back)
• Australian driver licence, or
• Overseas passport

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Proof of residential address

Please provide one document that meets all of the following requirements:

• Issued by a utility provider, bank, or government department
• Shows your current residential address
• Is in your personal name (not a Company or Trust)
• Dated within the last 3 months

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Identity verification

If we have not met you face to face, we are required to take additional steps to verify your identity. This will involve you receiving a text message from APYLiD to complete a biometric identity check, or by providing certified copies of your identification.

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Information and documents for the Trust

Please provide the following information for the Trust:

• A copy of the Trust deed and any variations (if we do not already hold these)
• If the Settlor is not a Trustee or Appointor, confirmation of their relationship to the Trust
• If the Trust is not a Discretionary Trust, the names and dates of birth of all beneficiaries (unless there are more than 10 beneficiaries)
• Details of the Trust’s source of wealth and source of funds, as outlined below.
  • Source of wealth - This refers to how the trust’s original assets or capital were acquired (for example, from savings, inheritance, or the sale of a property).
  • Source of funds - This refers to the trust’s ongoing income (for example, rental income or regular contributions from earnings).
• Financials for the Trust (if available).
• Confirmation of whether there are any nominee Trustee
• Confirmation of whether there are any other individuals that has effective control or is a beneficial owner, other than those mentioned in the Trust Deed

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