Why this service is important
Client screening and due diligence are essential for small to medium AML‑regulated businesses because they provide the only realistic way to manage financial crime risk with limited resources. Smaller firms often lack large compliance teams, yet face the same regulatory expectations around identifying high‑risk customers, PEPs, sanctions exposure, and suspicious activity.
A structured, documented screening and due diligence service helps these firms understand who they are dealing with, the nature of the customer’s business and wealth, and the red flags that could point to money laundering, fraud, or sanctions risk. This not only reduces the likelihood of onboarding a high‑risk or criminal client, but also strengthens the firm’s position if questioned by regulators, banks, or law enforcement.
The service is equally critical from a commercial and reputational perspective. One serious failure, such as facilitating a transaction for a sanctioned party or handling funds linked to fraud can result in frozen accounts, loss of banking relationships, regulatory censure, and significant reputational damage that many SMEs simply cannot absorb.
By outsourcing or systematising client screening and due diligence, smaller firms gain access to specialist tools, intelligence and investigative skills that would otherwise be unaffordable in‑house. This enables them to apply a genuinely risk‑based approach: focusing deeper checks on higher‑risk clients and transactions, evidencing robust decision‑making, and ultimately protecting their licence, their clients, and the long‑term value of their business.
We’ve included guidance about due diligence from three professional bodies below.
The Law Society of England and Wales
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
Insolvency Practitioners Association
Expert client screening and due diligence service, essential AML Compliance Support
Our client screening and due diligence service is a cost-effective solution designed to help you meet your AML compliance obligations and mitigate risk with speed and confidence. This service enables you to conduct essential due diligence and verify identity documents efficiently, supporting your business in meeting regulatory standards and safeguarding your reputation.
What’s included?
- Passport verification
- Open Source checks for adverse information/media
- Sanctions and Politically Exposed Person checks
- Corporate connections
- ICIJ Database checks
Why clients choose Intelect
- Investigator-first approach — human insight behind every result.
- Independent & confidential — data integrity and neutrality assured.
- Speed & accuracy — rapid turnaround without compromising depth.
- Ethical practice — compliance and privacy at the core of our work.
- Global coverage — multilingual and multi-jurisdictional expertise.
Our streamlined process is available from £99 plus VAT, (Standard) or for £109 plus VAT to include a UK electoral roll check. Brochure below.
Our Client Screening Service is designed to identify potential risk before advancing to full CDD or EDD, helping clients save valuable time and cost at the initial stage of onboarding or investigation.
We deliver concise, insight-driven reports within two working days of receiving payment and the required documentation. Payment is taken in advance to ensure prompt processing and secure handling of your request.
Each report is reviewed by an experienced investigator who assigns an appropriate risk rating, ensuring findings are both accurate and reliable. By combining advanced automation with expert human oversight, we deliver efficiency without compromising quality, giving you full confidence in the results.
Our dual-process model blends smart technology and professional review to produce consistent, comprehensive assessments at highly competitive rates.
For clients requiring deeper support, our Premium Service (£125 + VAT, including one UK electoral roll search) offers priority turnaround, a secure upload/download facility for sensitive documents, and the same meticulous expert analysis.
We’re committed to making early-stage due diligence and identity verification straightforward, affordable, and robust, enabling informed decisions with minimal delay.
To discuss your specific requirements or request a sample report, please contact us. We welcome enquiries worldwide and can tailor our service to your needs.
What is the purpose of the Client Screening Service?
It provides a fast, affordable way to identify risk before initiating full CDD or EDD investigations, helping organisations save time and resources.
How quickly will I receive my report?
Reports are typically delivered within two working days once payment and required documentation are received.
Who reviews the reports?
Each report is reviewed by an experienced investigator who assigns a risk rating to ensure accuracy and reliability.
What’s included in the Premium Service?
Priority processing, secure document handling, and expert review — priced at £125 + VAT, including one UK electoral roll search.
If it’s due diligence you require please head to this page for more information.
How to use the service
You can either contact us directly using this email or use our information and upload facility below.