KYC/AML outsourcing – reliable compliance without unnecessary hassle
About the service
In the current business environment in Ukraine and the EU, compliance with KYC/AML requirements is mandatory and vital. Failure to comply can result in serious fines and sanctions, but maintaining your own compliance service is difficult and expensive. Outsourcing KYC/AML procedures allows companies to remain fully compliant with the law and frees up resources for the development of their core business. Entrust customer verification to professionals and focus on growth while we ensure reliable compliance for your business.
Outsourcing of KYC/AML procedures
Why is KYC/AML outsourcing necessary?
Outsourcing KYC/AML helps reduce workload and comply with all regulations. Outsourcing KYC functions to a third-party provider eliminates the costs of maintaining your own compliance team and technology, increasing process efficiency. You also gain access to niche experts and free up internal resources: instead of routine checks, employees can focus on business development.
What documents are required for KYC checks?
The list of documents depends on the type of client (individual or legal entity) and the requirements of the specific country. As a rule, individuals need to provide documents proving their identity (passport or ID card) and confirming their address of residence. Sometimes, additional financial information is requested, such as proof of income to confirm the legality of the source of funds. Companies need registration documents (constituent documents, extract from the register), information about the ownership structure and beneficial owners, as well as details of the managers. According to the law, the organization must identify the customer and verify their identity using reliable documents, as well as identify the ultimate beneficiary by disclosing the ownership structure and confirming their identity. All information must remain up to date, so updated documents may be requested periodically (for example, when re-verifying existing customers).
Who is responsible for compliance when outsourcing?
Even if you have outsourced KYC/AML procedures to an external contractor, your company remains legally responsible for compliance. In the event of violations, regulators will hold the organization accountable, not its contractor. The outsourcer acts as an executor and helps you comply with the rules, but control and responsibility remain with you. Experts emphasize that when the process is outsourced, the responsibility for compliance ultimately lies with the client company. Therefore, it is important to choose a reliable provider with an impeccable reputation and to clearly stipulate in the contract obligations regarding confidentiality, quality of checks, and timely reporting of suspicious transactions.
What does outsourced AML support include?
AML support is a set of services for complying with anti-money laundering requirements. Outsourcing usually provides all the necessary support:
- Policy and procedure development. The provider assists in implementing internal compliance policies, determines the procedure for KYC checks and customer requirements.
- Verification of customers and beneficiaries. Specialists identify customers, collect and verify documents, analyze the ownership structure of companies, and establish ultimate beneficiaries. Checks are also carried out against sanctions lists, PEP (politically exposed persons) databases, and other sources of risk.
- Transaction monitoring. After the initial verification, the provider continuously monitors the client’s financial transactions for suspicious transactions or deviations from the profile. If violations are detected, the provider promptly notifies the company and prepares the necessary reports for the regulator.
- Data updates and reporting. The provider regularly updates customer information (KYC refresh), stores documentation, and prepares reports for supervisory authorities. This ensures that the company always complies with current regulations.
Do you need to take into account different KYC/AML requirements in Ukraine and the EU?
KYC/AML principles in Ukraine and the EU are similar. Ukraine is harmonizing its legislation with European legislation: the Ukrainian Anti-Money Laundering Law of 2020 was developed based on the provisions of the 4th and, in part, the 5th EU AML Directives. The basic requirements—customer identification, beneficiary verification, and transaction monitoring—are largely similar. The difference may lie in the details of implementation: reporting format, national risk lists, transaction limits, etc. The outsourcing provider ensures compliance with both Ukrainian and European standards. You don’t need to understand all the nuances — we adapt KYC procedures to the requirements of each country, while maintaining full compliance with local laws.