Source: AMLA final report draft
- Anti-money laundering
AMLR supplemental acts
- RTS on customer due diligence
Article 2 Information to be obtained in relation to names
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Earlier drafts: AMLA consultation paper draft (9 February 2026)
In relation to the names and surnames of a natural person as referred to in Article 22(1), point (a)(i), and Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, obliged entities shall obtain all names, including first name(s) (given name(s)) and surname(s) (family name(s)) that feature on the identity document, passport or equivalent or through the electronic identification means and relevant qualified trust services referred to in Article 22(6), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624.
In relation to the name of a legal entity as referred to in Article 22(1), point (b)(i), or other organisations that have legal capacity under national law as referred to in Article 22(1), point (d)(i), of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, obliged entities shall obtain the legal name and, where applicable, the trade name where it differs from the legal name.
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