Common failure patterns
- Large inbound transfer without documented source (sale contract, inheritance file, employment history)
- Address evidence that does not match the address declared to the ATO or Medicare
- Offshore company charts missing intermediate holdings or outdated ASIC extracts
- Certified copies that do not meet the certifier category required by the bank
Identity and address evidence
Banks and licensees apply different checklists. Passport copies, visa grants and proof of address should match the institution’s published requirements before appointments.
Source-of-funds narratives
A one-page factual timeline — when funds arose, which jurisdiction, which document proves it — helps compliance officers more than a folder of unsorted PDFs. We draft with you; we do not certify truth — you are responsible for accuracy.
Business versus personal packs
Directors opening business accounts while families open personal accounts in parallel should not reuse contradictory addresses or employment descriptions. We align packs across entities where you authorise coordinated consulting.
We will not assist in structuring presentations to conceal beneficial ownership or misstate fund origins. Referrals pause if material concerns arise.
Certification and translation
Banks often require specific certifier categories (JP, lawyer, bank officer). Overseas notarisation may need further steps. We align with published checklists rather than guessing. Translations you provide should be complete; we do not certify legal accuracy of translations.
Banks versus licensees — different checklists
Banks opening transaction accounts may accept different certifier rules than AFSL licensees opening investment or insurance applications. We build separate index tabs when you pursue both in the same month to avoid contradictory address declarations.
Red flags we escalate internally
Sudden large cash deposits inconsistent with declared employment; third-party account controllers; pressure to omit a beneficial owner. In those cases we pause referral and discuss with you before any licensee introduction.
Early readiness investment typically saves more billable hours at lawyers and licensees than its consulting fee — particularly for cross-border families with property sale funding.
Service: Compliance Readiness · Case study: Documentation readiness