Technical hitches remain for access to UK Trust Registration Service

Agents remain unable to access the Trust Registration Service (TRS) after technical errors were identified in the system, HMRC has confirmed. However, the deadline for completing the register of a trust for self-assessment and providing beneficial ownership information remains 5 December 2017. This news comes shortly after HMRC published its comprehensive guidance for the new… Read More Technical hitches remain for access to UK Trust Registration Service

October 13, 2017 STEPeditorLeave a comment

EU AMLD: where are we now?

On 21 March 2017, the first political trilogue on the Commission proposals to amend the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD), proposed in July 2016, on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing took place at the European Parliament (EP). In the wake of the… Read More EU AMLD: where are we now?

May 25, 2017June 8, 2017 STEPeditor1 Comment

HMRC consultation on 4AML implementation

HMRC invited STEP to attend a consultation on 30 March regarding the UK’s implementation of the EU Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AML), in particular in relation to the requirement to implement a central register of trusts. The consultation was hosted by HMRC’s Policy Specialist, Tony Zagara, and focused on Article 31 – trust beneficial ownership.… Read More HMRC consultation on 4AML implementation

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 STEPeditor2 Comments

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