Client identification (AML)
As a tax advisor, I am required under the AML Act (Act No. 253/2008 Coll., on Certain Measures Against the Legalization of Proceeds from Crime and Financing of Terrorism, as amended) to verify the identity of my clients.
Before starting our cooperation, I am obliged to carry out client identification (see Art. 7 and 8 of the AML Act), i.e. to verify that I am indeed dealing with you. For this purpose, I record basic identification data, in particular:
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full name,
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date and place of birth,
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full permanent address,
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identity document details (type, number, validity, issuing authority).
These data are required by law and are used exclusively for fulfilling legal obligations under the AML Act.
In accordance with the AML Act, I am authorized to make a copy of the identity document as proof of client identification. I assure you that the copy will be used solely for AML purposes, stored securely (see § 16 of the AML Act), and protected in accordance with GDPR requirements.
In addition to client identification, I am also obliged to verify whether the client is or is not a politically exposed person (PEP). For individuals who are or have been in significant public functions, additional control measures must be applied and risks assessed to ensure compliance with the rules against money laundering and terrorist financing.
