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To comply with the Isle of Man Anti Money Laundering Regulations Colaw International Limited are required to identify our clients. The information collected is held in the strictest confidence.

The following four documents are required for each person not already known to us.

(1) One certified true copy of a passport, EU Identity Card or a driving licence. The copy document must bear a recognisable photograph of the individual.
(2) Two separate items (less than 3 months old) evidencing current residential address. Items that are acceptable evidence of residential address include: utility bills, a credit card statement, a bank statement or government/council document. Any copy document must be certified.
(3) One original letter of reference from an officer of a reputable bank. A practising Lawyer or a qualified accountant. The professional referee must have know the person for more than 12 months. Click here for a draft letter.

Copy documents must be first generation and fully legible. Any document presented must be in the English language, if not, a full translation must be provided.

Certification

A certified true copy of a document must be signed, dated and stamped or sealed by an officer from a reputable bank, a notary public, a qualified lawyer or solicitor registered with a relevant professional body, Consular Official, national or local Government official in the course of their official duties or an authorised officer of Colaw International Limited.

Suitable wording for the certification of a copy of an identity documents bearing a photograph is "I have met the individual and I confirm that the picture is a true likeness and that this is a true copy of the original document which I have seen." For other documents suitable wording for certification is: "Certified a true copy of the original document which I have seen.".

If you find any difficulty meeting these requirements, please contact us for assistance.


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