To comply with local Anti-Money Laundering legislation, bank, financial institution, legal practice and corporate / professional service practice in the globe sometimes ask you to provide certified true copies of your identity and address proof or your corporate documents at company incorporation stage, account opening or annual customer update. Who are the most commonly acceptable certifiers? Below capacity/organization in FATF countries are usually regarded as acceptable certifiers:
1. A bank manager who is eligible to certify documents for the bank 2. A Notary Public 3. A law firm registered with the Law Society of the country 4. A practicing attorney/solicitor/barrister/judge/magistrate (as an individual) 5. An accountancy firms registered with the Accountancy Association of the country 6. A practicing Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountants (as an individual) 7. Licensed Trust and/or Company Service Provider by the financial services authority or companies registry 8. Embassy/Consulate or High Commission of the country 9. Apostille as per Hague convention 10. A member of the judiciary 11. A Commissioner for Oaths 12. Justice of Peace
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