Thank you for applying for a Virtual office service with Podium. In order to comply with our obligations under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (as updated from time to time) we are required to verify the identity of clients requesting the Services before the Services can commence.
Podium uses an external company, Creditsafe, to carry out the required ID verification checks, which consist of a Company search and Sanctions search, AMLR compliance and PEP search. The telephone number and email address of each Officer of the company or individual as provided in sections A or B of the application form will be used by Creditsafe as part of the setup process. Identification is required for each individual, partner, director and corporation, which is uploaded directly to Creditsafe’s secure portal via a personalised link sent to each individual on receipt of the completed application.
The service can only commence once proof of identity and address checks have been completed by each Officer or individual. We reserve the right to request additional information and identification if necessary, and we may continue to monitor your company and directors as part of these checks.
Each Officer or individual will need to have an original photo ID (driving licence or passport) to hand to complete the ID verification process, plus a recent utility bill or bank statement showing proof of address. If mail is being forwarded to an address other than the billing address, you will also need to provide a utility bill or bank statement for the forwarding address showing your name or company name and the relevant address. If you are unable to use the Creditsafe portal to verify your ID, please contact the centre team who can assist with alternative methods of completing the required checks.