From 1 July 2026, new anti-money laundering laws require Accumen to verify client identities before providing certain services, including trust set-ups, company formations, and property transactions. If you’re an existing client, you don’t need to do anything right now. Read on to understand when the requirement will apply to you, what documents you’ll need, and why we’re asking.

New laws taking effect on 1 July 2026 require us to verify your identity before providing accounting and advisory services. These changes are part of Australia’s strengthened anti-money laundering framework. Here’s everything you need to know about what we’ll ask and why.

A brochure outlining how to access the new Accumen Secure Client Portal