--- title: "Client letter template: How new AML legislation affects you" description: "Client letter template: How new AML legislation affects you - Dear [Client Name], From 1 July 2026, there is a small change to how we work with our clients that we." --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/client-letter-template-how-new-aml-legislation-affects-you#main-content) English - Australia Show submenu for translations Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - Australia Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [easyAML Help Centre](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/?hsLang=en-au) 2. [KYC Information](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/kyc-information?hsLang=en-au) 3. [Client Resources](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/kyc-information?hsLang=en-au#client-resources) # Client letter template: How new AML legislation affects you ## A ready-to-use client letter explaining the new identity verification requirements. Dear \[Client Name\], From 1 July 2026, there is a small change to how we work with our clients that we wanted to make you aware of. New Australian laws now require firms like ours to verify who our clients are before starting work. It's the same kind of check your bank does when you open an account. It's nothing to worry about, and most people should find it quick and simple. The goal is to ensure Australia remains a safe and transparent place to do business. **What we'll ask you for** Depending on your situation, we may need the following: Proof of who you are: A photo of your passport & driver's licence is usually all we need. Business details: If a company or trust is involved, we'll need to know who is ultimately in charge of it. Source of funds: For some transactions we may ask you to confirm where your funds are coming from. This could be as simple as letting us know it came from your savings, the sale of a property, or a gift or inheritance. We'll let you know if we need this from you. **How it works** When we need to verify your details, we'll send you a secure link by SMS or email. You can use it to upload your documents straight from your phone and it only takes a few minutes. The platform we use easyAML, is Australian-built and your information is kept private and secure. Please note that other parties involved in your transaction may make similar requests separately. This is normal and expected. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us meet these new professional standards and play our part in safeguarding the Australian financial system. If you have any question how these changes apply to you, please let us know. Kind regards, *\[Your Name\]* *\[Company Name\]* [*CLICK HERE AUSTRAC POSTER TO GENERAL PUBLIC*](https://www.austrac.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-04/Customer%20Facing%20Poster%20-%20T2%20-%20April%202026.pdf?mc_cid=e5c91b2147&mc_eid=4255499d77) ### Related articles - [Do I Need to Report Cash Transactions Over $10,000?](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/reporting-cash-over-10000?hsLang=en-au) - [Client Verification FAQs](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/client-verification-faqs?hsLang=en-au) - [easyAML Set-up Checklist](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/easyaml-set-up-checklist?hsLang=en-au) - [Training Videos](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/training-videos?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [Register for Upcoming Webinars](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/training-videos?hsLang=en-au#register-for-upcoming-webinars) - [Previously Recorded Webinars](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/training-videos?hsLang=en-au#previously-recorded-webinars) - [FAQs](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [General](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#general) - [AML/CTF basics](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#aml-ctf-basics) - [Getting started](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#getting-started) - [Compliance Program](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#compliance-program) - [Customer Due Diligence (CDD)](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#customer-due-diligence-cdd) - [Training](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#training) - [Reporting](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#reporting) - [Sector Coverage](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#sector-coverage) - [Pricing & Plans](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#pricing-plans) - [Sales & Onboarding](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#sales-onboarding) - [Trusts & Complex Structures](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#trusts-complex-structures) - [Reliance & KYC Sharing](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#reliance-kyc-sharing) - [ACMA SMS Sender ID Register](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#acma-sms-sender-id-register) - [Quick Answers](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/faqs?hsLang=en-au#quick-answers) - [How-to Guides](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [Tasks](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#tasks) - [Transactions](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#transactions) - [Entities](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#entities) - [Insights](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#insights) - [Training](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#training) - [Compliance](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#compliance) - [Reports](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#reports) - [Account Settings](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#account-settings) - [Billing & Plans](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en-au#billing-plans) - [KYC Information](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/kyc-information?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [Client Resources](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/kyc-information?hsLang=en-au#client-resources) - [Person being verified](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/kyc-information?hsLang=en-au#person-being-verified) - [Glossary](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/glossary?hsLang=en-au) - [Integrations](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [General](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#general) - [Action Step](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#action-step) - [Clio](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#clio) - [XPM](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#xpm) - [Scantek](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/integrations?hsLang=en-au#scantek) - [News Feed](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/news-feed?hsLang=en-au#main-content) - [Latest Release Notes](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/news-feed?hsLang=en-au#latest-release-notes) - [Support](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/support?hsLang=en-au) [![easyAML-Logo\_Magenta](https://knowledge.easyaml.com/hs-fs/hubfs/easyAML-Logo_Magenta.png?width=200&height=47&name=easyAML-Logo_Magenta.png "easyAML-Logo_Magenta")](https://easyaml.com/) Copyright © 2026, easyAML