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title: "Steps to AML Compliance"
url: "https://help.amlhq.com/en/article/compliance-guide-ie"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-01-19T22:54:04.414Z"
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# Steps to AML Compliance

**Steps to AML Compliance**

There are a number of steps that the MLRO needs to complete in order to establish the AML framework for your practice. They are described here: [MLRO Checklist](https://help.amlhq.com/en/article/mlro-checklist)

In parallel to completing the MLRO actions, you can start updating your AML Client files:

1.  You can immediately start adding new clients to your AML HQ account by using the **"Add New Client"** button on your Client dashboard.  
2.  We can efficiently upload your existing clients to your account.  To avail of this free service please:
    1.  Populate and return a Corporate Client Bulk-upload CSV file [***\[View video tutorial\]***](https://www.loom.com/share/64ffe92845d649d594e06389d180386f?sid=bbe8b4b8-e590-4a6d-8579-788a78e99bd0)
    2.  Populate and return a Sole Trader / Individual Client Bulk-upload CSV file [***\[View video tutorial\]***](https://www.loom.com/share/5fddb76020cd40abbb2cabebb7c1dc93?sid=89e4135b-61f1-4fe6-91ad-af1a6d850db0)
3.  When we process your bulk upload you can update your Client Files with missing information **(see note A below)**

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**(A) Updating AML Client Files**

After we bulk import your existing clients there are a number of steps that you need to complete: 

1.  Complete a Client Risk Assessment
2.  For corporates, confirm that you have **identified** all of the directors and beneficial owners (with an RBO extract file to demonstrate that you have met your obligations to check the RBO register)
3.  For corporates, confirm that you have **verified the identity** of all of the PSCs/beneficial owners (ID and Proof of address) and at least one director 
4.  Where appropriate add source of funds/wealth information (in the risk assessment) and add evidence of such for complex or higher risk clients

We will cover the above in your AML HQ training session.  The following video also covers the required actions:  [Updating Existing Client Files](https://www.loom.com/share/637b3fe3091b4fbcbca0f75bdd1013e8?sid=263eca7a-799e-412b-a64d-24c1b97de8dc)

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**Other useful video tutorials:**

-   [Adding new staff users to your account](https://www.loom.com/share/ec0f1a8983e647c6a564f0aa86de1fd9?sid=18b0cd59-8862-4d7b-a136-36ca6e183291)
-   [How to link Identity Documents across multiple clients](https://www.loom.com/share/602c097d18f345c696a2862a67bb3fc3?sid=2fab045c-ac66-4c14-a1bc-00c99563b5ad)
-   [How to “Create and Link” a Private Client file from an existing Corporate Client file](https://www.loom.com/share/9a16d2d4d89e496fa73ad8a5d8291edd?sid=a115affd-6daa-409b-9cc1-e3bfef4f11d7)
-   [Top-up credits on your account](https://www.loom.com/share/642ee2b4f64e446e8eec888b55c88422?sid=3802e232-eb69-43c7-aab5-16f7dad620ff)

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**AML HQ Support**

If you have any questions please use the following support channels that are available to you:  

1.  **Email Support:** You can email [support@amlhq.com](mailto:support@amlhq.com) 
2.  **In App Support:** There is a blue question mark in the bottom right hand corner of the AML HQ portal.  If you click on the (?) symbol you can contact support. 
3.  **Telephone Support:** You can always call (01) 485 3848 and one of the team will be available to support.