Basic Pre-Onboarding - Road Map
Why Pre-Onboarding Matters
Why Pre-Onboarding Matters
Before we can begin working together, the law requires us to complete certain checks.
These are standard across regulated professions (law, banks, accountants, estate agents, and more).
We aim to make the process as simple and unobtrusive as possible. But it does require your co-operation.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Usual Checks
| Check | What it is | Why it matters | How it’s done | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID & Verification | Confirming who you are | Legal & regulatory requirement | Secure biometric e-verification app (like a selfie) | Minutes |
| Pre-Onboarding Questionnaire | A form about you / your matter | Gives us a clear, holistic picture | Online form or in-person | 10–15 mins |
| Source of Funds | May be required depending on matter / risk | To understand where funds come from | Secure app or certified documents | Minutes (app) to a few days (docs) |
Your Responses
Your Responses
Meeting
The Initial Meeting
- Yes, initial fixed fee appointments are in-person.
Why this matters
Why this matters
- It enables us to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Ensures your matter can progress smoothly without interruption
Protects you and us from risk
Builds a trusted foundation for our work together
Charges for Checks
Is there a Charge for these Required Checks
Compliance checks carry a modest administrative fee (which is subject to VAT at 20%)
This includes initial compliance checks and ongoing monitoring checks
These are in addition to fixed and hourly fees. For more details see our fees pages:
Ongoing Monitoring
Ongoing Monitoring
- We are required to update the client due diligence regularly.
- So if there are any material changes in your circumstances you are required to inform us of the change immediately.
- If the regulations or laws change likewise we will have to ask for information and documentation
- We may also during the course of your matter ask you for information and documentation.
- If you fail to provide this information and documentation, then we will not be able to continue to undertake work for you and the retainer will cease. We will bill you for the work we have untaken. You will need to find alternative provider who is likely to ask you for the information that we previously requested.
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See our Privacy Page
See our Client Due Diligence Page
See our Pre-onboarding Page
See our Fees Overview Page
Call Us: 020 4578 4684
Contact details
Get in Touch at Any Time
Do not hesitate to contact us with any queries.
Alexander Christian
Harrow Business Centre
429-433 Pinner Road
North Harrow
Middlesex
Greater London
HA1 4HN
Phone : 020 4578 4684
www.alexanderchristian.co.uk