Record keeping (7 years)
AML/CTF program documents, transaction records, CDD verification material, and SMRs must all be retained for a minimum of seven years. Records must be retrievable and producible to AUSTRAC on request.
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Record keeping (7 years) guides by profession
Real estate professionals
Complete guide to Record keeping (7 years) obligations for Australian Real estate agents. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. U
Accountants
Complete guide to Record keeping (7 years) obligations for Australian Accountants. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Updated
Lawyers
Complete guide to Record keeping (7 years) obligations for Australian Lawyers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Updated June
Conveyancers
Complete guide to Record keeping (7 years) obligations for Australian Conveyancers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free compliance checklist. Updated
Dealers in precious metals, stones and products
Complete guide to Record keeping (7 years) obligations for Australian Precious metals & stones dealers. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and free complianc
Trust and company service providers
Record keeping (7 years) guide for Trust and company service providerss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 20
Virtual asset service providers
Record keeping (7 years) guide for Virtual asset service providerss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 2026.
Bookkeepers
Record keeping (7 years) guide for Bookkeeperss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 2026.
Financial advisers
Record keeping (7 years) guide for Financial adviserss in Australia. AUSTRAC requirements, deadlines, and practical steps. Updated June 2026.
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