AAT AML supervised firms – your mandatory AML firm return is coming
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To support effective anti-money laundering (AML) supervision and compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations, all AAT AML-supervised firms are required to complete the AML annual firm return.
1. Three quick facts about the AML Firm Return
• It's mandatory for all firms and sole practitioners supervised by AAT for AML purposes. To check whether you are supervised by AAT, please refer to our Licensed Member Directory
• It is expected to open on or around 5 October 2026.
• It is separate from your licence renewal, so don't forget to complete both if required.
2. Check your firm details by 21 September 2026
Please make sure the firm details in your MyAAT account are accurate and up to date. Some changes can be made online using the Edit My Details service, while others must be requested via the Customer Support team and can take up to 10 working days to process. Examples of changes include updating your business email address, registered business name or address, adding or removing a business, or changing your business type. If you no longer require your AAT licence, please contact the Customer Support team at customersupport@aat.org.uk
For more information, please watch the AML firm return video.
3. What are the consequences of failing to submit the AML annual return within the specified timeframes?
• immediate removal of AAT licences and professional memberships for all AAT licensed members within your firm
• cessation of AAT supervision for your firm under the Money Laundering Regulations
• notification to relevant authorities, including HMRC, as required by law
• publication of the non-compliance decision on AAT's Disciplinary outcomes and licensing and anti-money laundering decisions page.
For more information, please visit our webpage.
1. Three quick facts about the AML Firm Return
• It's mandatory for all firms and sole practitioners supervised by AAT for AML purposes. To check whether you are supervised by AAT, please refer to our Licensed Member Directory
• It is expected to open on or around 5 October 2026.
• It is separate from your licence renewal, so don't forget to complete both if required.
2. Check your firm details by 21 September 2026
Please make sure the firm details in your MyAAT account are accurate and up to date. Some changes can be made online using the Edit My Details service, while others must be requested via the Customer Support team and can take up to 10 working days to process. Examples of changes include updating your business email address, registered business name or address, adding or removing a business, or changing your business type. If you no longer require your AAT licence, please contact the Customer Support team at customersupport@aat.org.uk
For more information, please watch the AML firm return video.
3. What are the consequences of failing to submit the AML annual return within the specified timeframes?
• immediate removal of AAT licences and professional memberships for all AAT licensed members within your firm
• cessation of AAT supervision for your firm under the Money Laundering Regulations
• notification to relevant authorities, including HMRC, as required by law
• publication of the non-compliance decision on AAT's Disciplinary outcomes and licensing and anti-money laundering decisions page.
For more information, please visit our webpage.
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